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A Vulnerability Risk Index of Self‐Neglect in a Community‐Dwelling Older Population

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The only way to systematically screen for self‐neglect among older adults is through in‐home observations, which are often difficult and unfeasible for healthcare providers. To fill this gap, we need… Click to show full abstract

The only way to systematically screen for self‐neglect among older adults is through in‐home observations, which are often difficult and unfeasible for healthcare providers. To fill this gap, we need a robust and efficient prognostication tool to better treat and prevent self‐neglect among older adults.

Keywords: index self; self neglect; vulnerability risk; risk index; community dwelling; neglect community

Journal Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Year Published: 2019

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