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| Self-neglect among the elderly: a distinct phenomenon | | Author(s) | Cynthia A Gruman, Amy S Stern, Francis G Caro |
| Journal title | Journal of Mental Health and Aging, vol 3, no 3, Winter 1997 |
| Pages | pp 309-323 |
| Keywords | Self care capacity ; At risk ; Neglect [care] ; Elder abuse ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Risk factors for elder abuse have been well documented, however, little research has focused on self-neglect of older people. This study examined the extent and nature of self-neglect, and compared self-neglecting older people and victims of elder abuse in the state of North Dakota, US. The two groups were also compared with the general population of older people in the state. Demographic characteristics and a number of risk factors associated with elder abuse were examined in order to explain potential differences which exist between victims of self-neglect and victims of elder abuse. Findings revealed that although victims of self-neglect and abuse shared similar characteristics, victims of self-neglect were more often living alone, were socially isolated, had higher levels of functional impairment and cognitive limitations as compared to older victims of abuse. Implications for practice and policy are discussed. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980706403 A |
| Classmark | CA: CA3: QNR: QNT: 7T |
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