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¹Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. mr.day@ucc.ie

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Older adults are vulnerable to self-neglect, a public health concern. Research shows many older individuals living in self-neglect are content, and their lifestyle choices should be respected.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Social Work

Background:

Aging populations and chronic illnesses elevate the risk of self-neglect among older adults.
Self-neglect is a significant public health issue, with many cases referred to Elder Abuse Services (EAS) in Ireland.
Understanding the lived experiences of older adults who self-neglect is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To observe and describe the living circumstances of older adults experiencing self-neglect.
To gain insight into the factors contributing to self-neglect in this population.
To inform approaches to supporting older adults while respecting their autonomy.

Main Methods:

An exploratory descriptive research design was employed.
A purposive sample of eight older individuals identified as self-neglectful by senior caseworkers was studied.
Qualitative data was gathered to explore participants' living situations and experiences.

Main Results:

Key themes identified include early life experiences, lifestyle choices, social disconnectivity, perceived vulnerability, frugality, and service refusal.
A majority of the participants expressed contentment with their living situations.
The findings suggest that the choices made by individuals regarding their lifestyle should be respected.

Conclusions:

The study highlights the complex factors contributing to self-neglect in older adults.
Respecting individual autonomy and contentment is essential when addressing self-neglect.
Further research is needed to develop sensitive and effective support strategies.