Try: Elder neglect failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation constitutes more than half of all reported cases of elder abuse it can be active intentional or passive unintentional based on factors such as ignorance or denial that an elderly charge needs as much care as he or she does signs of neglect by caregivers or self-neglect unusual weight loss malnutrition dehydration untreated physical problems such as bed sores unsanitary living conditions dirt bugs soiled bedding and clothes being left dirty or unbathed unsuitable clothing or covering for the weather unsafe living conditions no heat or running water; faulty electrical wiring other fire hazards desertion of the elder at a public place information references "elder abuse and neglect warning signs risk factors prevention and help" by laurence robinson tina de benedictis and jeanne segal 2011 available at

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Keywords: Elder abuse neglect caregiver weight loss malnutrition dehydration dirty clothing alone unattended

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