As Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention month draws to a close, the final topic on the subject is neglect and self-neglect. Neglect is defined by the National Institute on Aging as “when the caregiver ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults, who have a report to a social service agency of abuse or "self-neglect," such as failing to eat or drink, face a greater risk of premature death than other ...
When a caregiver fails to meet the needs of an elderly person who cannot care for themselves, neglect can result. Sometimes the caregiver may withhold nourishment, medications, or even hygiene, ...