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[Self-neglect in the elderly--the homeless and the Diogenes syndrome]
1Afdeling Ouderen RIAGG Westelijk Utrecht.
Abstract:
In the health service we sometimes have to deal with patients, who have neglected themselves seriously. It is necessary to know the complex psychological and social background of self-neglect in diagnosing and treating these patients. Psychiatric disorders occur frequently. Self-neglect can cause severe bodily damage. Two situations, characterized by self-neglect, are discussed: the homeless and the Diogenes-syndrome or house-filthiness. These patients may deny their bad health and resist treatment.
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