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Senior Self Neglect Increases Risk of One-Year Mortality
It starts with neglecting one’s hygiene, nutrition and medications, and can lead to death within the year. According to data compiled by the Chicago Health and Aging Project (CHAP), an older person’s risk of dying within the year increases six-fold … Continue reading
Tags: CHAP, cognitive, elder abuse, hygiene, medications, mortality, nutrition, physical, self neglect, seniors
