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Perceptions and views of self-neglect — a client-centered perspective
Author(s)	Mary Rose Day, Patricia Leahy-Warren, Geraldine McCarthy
Journal title	Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, vol 25, no 1, January-February 2013
Pages	pp 76-94
Source	http://tandfonline.com
Keywords	Neglect [care] ; Self care capacity ; Hoarding ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Qualitative Studies ; Ireland.
Annotation	Ageing populations and chronic illness increase older people's vulnerability to self-neglect, which is a serious public health issue. Many referrals received by Elder Abuse Services (EAS) in Ireland are categorised as self-neglect. The research described in this article aimed to observe and describe the living circumstances of a purposive sample of eight older people who were deemed self-neglectful by senior case workers. An exploratory descriptive research design was used. The themes that emerged were early life experiences and lifestyle, disconnectedness, vulnerability, frugality, and service refusal. The majority of participants were content, so decisions to live in this way must be respected. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-130621228 A
Classmark	QNR: CA: EPH: F: 3DP: 763
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