Older adults with dementia may be at high risk for abuse, but the topic has not been well
studied. We conducted a literature review to examine the relationships between elder abuse …

Elder self-neglect is a global public health and human rights issue that threatens older
people's health and safety. It commonly refers to refusal or failure to provide oneself with …

Objective Little is known about the age-specific prevalence of hoarding and obsessive
compulsive symptoms (OCS), particularly in older age groups. The objectives of this study …

Elder abuse is a growing societal concern, affecting at least 1 in 10 older Americans.
Researchers and practitioners alike consistently assert that a dramatic discrepancy exists …

Elder abuse, also called elder mistreatment or elder maltreatment, includes psychological,
physical, and sexual abuse, neglect (caregiver neglect and self-neglect), and financial …

Frailty can have multifaceted contributors, including physical, psychological, social and
environmental elements. There is a lack of clarity surrounding frailty as it lacks a universal …

Elder maltreatment (EM) has been understood as a worldwide major public health threat for
decades, yet it remains a form of victimization receiving limited attention, resources, and …

Background Many older adults choose to live independently in their homes for as long as
possible, despite psychosocial and medical conditions that compromise their independence …

Objectives To systematically review published evidence on self-neglect (SN) and its risk
factors among community-dwelling older adults. Method A comprehensive literature search …

This study aimed to explore the prevalence of and risk factors for self-neglect among older
adults who live alone. Data were obtained through face-to-face interview responses of 1,023 …