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The role of social isolation of elders in recidivism of self-neglect cases at San Francisco Adult Protective Services
Author(s)Catherine Spensley
Journal titleJournal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 20, no 1, 2008
Pagespp 43-62
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsIsolation ; Crime ; Drug taking ; Alcoholism ; Neglect [care] ; Self care capacity ; At risk ; Correlation ; United States of America.
AnnotationA secondary chart review was conducted on 704 of San Francisco Adult Protective Services' clients with confirmed cases of self-neglect in 2004. Bivariate and multivariate analyses showed a positive relationship between substance or alcohol abuse and recidivism, and a negative relationship between cognitive decline and recidivism. No significant relationships were found for social isolation or mental health concerns and recidivism. This study supports previous research suggesting significant relationships between substance abuse and self-neglect, further demonstrating a need for more substance and alcohol abuse programmes for older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-080422211 A
ClassmarkTP: TWA: ETD: ETA: QNR: CA: CA3: 49: 7T

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