Focus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging

Diagnosing Self-Neglect in the Elderly

10.24.2008 - By ReachMDPlay

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Guest: Lisa Gibbs

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

How is self-neglect defined and how prevalent is it in the elderly population? Dr. Lisa Gibbs, professor in the department of family medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, defines self-neglect and explains why it is a geriatric syndrome. She describes how to conduct a comprehensive assessment for self neglect, and discusses the relevant research. Hosted by Susan Dolan.

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