elder neglect
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Introduction
Refusal of failure to fulfill any part of a person's obligations or duties to an elder.
Including, but not limited to:
- failure to provide
- food
- water
- clothing
- shelter
- personal hygiene
- medicine
- comfort
- personal safety
- other agreed upon services
Warning signs:
- dehydration or malnutrition without illness-related cause
- poor coloration
- sunken cheeks & eyes
- soiled clothing or bedding
- lack of necessities
- lack of personal effects
- inappropriate administration of medication
More general terms
References
- ↑ Geriatric Review Syllabus, 9th edition (GRS9) Medinal-Walpole A, Pacala JT, Porter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2016