To the Editor: Pavlou et al. 1 reviewed and described well the literature related to self-
neglect in older adults. They mentioned characteristics of self-neglect that may support its …

Objectives To investigate whether loneliness and social isolation could independently
predict subsequent risk of cognitive impairment in Chinese oldest old, and to examine …

Self-neglectors are vulnerable persons who have multiple deficits in a variety of social,
functional and physical domains, and who often live in squalor with their most basic needs …

Background: Physical function (PF) impairment and elder mistreatment (EM) are alarming
public health issues facing by many older adults. Prior studies have not generated uniform …

This article presents a theoretical framework for the study of social and behavioral factors
associated with elder self‐neglect. The model presented reflects the authors' beliefs that a …

An external advisory board consisting of members from the fields of geriatric internal
medicine, family practice geriatrics, criminal prosecution, civil law, police force, adult …

Self-neglect is a serious and burgeoning public health challenge representing the most
common problem faced by Adult Protective Services agencies. Among older adults who are …

Using assessment and investigation data from the reported APS cases in Texas, this study
examines the types of elder self-neglect and neglect, including medical neglect. It then …

Objectives: Elder mistreatment (EM) is associated with worse physical health and
psychological well-being, but little is known regarding its cognitive consequences. Methods …

OBJECTIVES: To examine loneliness as a risk factor for elder mistreatment in an urban,
community‐dwelling Chinese population. DESIGN: Cross‐sectional descriptive study …