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Candace J Heisler1, Quentin D Bolton

  • 1California District Attorneys Association, USA. cjheisler@aol.com

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
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Elder self-neglect, a common form of mistreatment, is poorly understood, posing public health and legal challenges. Research is expanding to define this issue and improve interventions for elder protection.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Legal Studies

Background:

  • Historically, elder mistreatment was viewed similarly to child abuse, hindering a nuanced understanding.
  • The legal system previously lacked adequate frameworks to address the complexities of elder mistreatment.
  • Recent decades have seen legislative developments, yet understanding of elder self-neglect remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the knowledge gap regarding public health and legal implications of elder self-neglect.
  • To advance the definition and understanding of elder self-neglect.
  • To expand intervention strategies for elder self-neglect.

Main Methods:

  • Interdisciplinary research approach to define and understand elder self-neglect.
  • Analysis of legal and public health dimensions of elder self-neglect.

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  • Pilot study by the Consortium for Research in Elder Self-Neglect of Texas (CREST).

    • Main Results:

    • Elder self-neglect presents significant public health and legal challenges.
    • Existing legal frameworks may be insufficient for addressing elder self-neglect.
    • The pilot study indicates numerous implications for intervention and future research.

    Conclusions:

    • Elder self-neglect requires specialized attention beyond general elder mistreatment frameworks.
    • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for developing effective interventions.
    • Further research is essential to inform policy and practice in elder self-neglect cases.