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Signs of Elder Self Neglect

June is Elder Abuse Awareness month. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that in some states, reports of self-neglect among older adults make up more than half of the cases investigated by protective services agencies, and reports of self-neglect are common in every state.

So what is elder self-neglect? When an older adult in no longer able to practice basic self care, including personal grooming and cleanliness, maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment, managing money and bills, and having social or family contacts. Elder self-neglect makes people vulnerable to increasing health problems. And elder self-neglect puts individuals at risk for abuse by people who recognize that the elder is not someone who is adequately able to make good decisions or protect himself or herself from harm.

Common signs of elder self-neglect to look out for include:

Little or no personal care: poor grooming, dirty or ragged clothes, unclean skin and fingernails
Refusing medication or refusing to stay on medication schedule, unwilling to accept medical care
Disoriented or incoherent: unable to focus, carry on normal conversation or answer basic questions about date, place, and time
Unsafe living conditions: Lack of food or basic utilities in the home, unclean living quarters, rodents or other vermin
Hoarding animals or trash, inability to get rid of unneeded items
Inability to manage finances and property: not paying bills, repeatedly borrows money, gives money or property away
Isolation:: Little contact with family or friends, no social support
Alcohol or drug dependence

If you suspect elder self-neglect, report it to your local protective services office, or contact the Elder Abuse hotline for more information and guidance.

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