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Self-neglect and neglect of vulnerable older adults: reexamination of etiology
- Authors:
- CHOI Namkee G., KIM Jinseok, ASSEFF Joan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(2), February 2009, pp.171-187.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder self-neglect and neglect by caregivers have been shown to be the most commonly reported and substantiated of the types of elder mistreatment. Using assessment and investigation data from the reported Adult Protection Services cases in Texas in 2005, this study aims to examine the type of elder self-neglect and neglect, including medical neglect. It also examines the association between self-neglect/neglect and individual economic resources as well as health care and social services programmes for the poor. The findings show that a large portion of elder self-neglect/neglect is the consequence of the victims’ lack of economic resources to pay for essential goods and services. Elder self-neglect/neglect is also due to the inadequate healthcare and other formal support programmes for the older adults and their caregivers. The article concludes that this inadequate public policy coverage needs to be considered as a significant cause of elder self-neglect and neglect.