elder neglect

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

• elder abuse
• neglect

More specific terms

• elder self neglect (Diogenes syndrome)