Elder Self-neglect and Abuse and Mortality Risk in a Community-Dwelling Population

Authors

Gregory Paveza, Central Washington UniversityFollow
XinQi Dong MD, Rush University Medical Center
Melissa Simon MD, Northwestern University
Carols Mendes de Leon, Rush University Medical Center
Tery Fulmer RN, College of Nursing New York University
Todd Beck, Rush University Medical Center
Liesi Herbert, Rush University Medical Center
Carmel Dyer MD, University of Texas Health at Houston
Denis Evans MD, Rush University Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Department or Administrative Unit

Library

Publication Date

8-5-2009

Abstract

Context: Both elder self-neglect and abuse have become increasingly prominent public health issues. The association of either elder self-neglect or abuse with mortality remains unclear.

Objective: To examine the relationship of elder self-neglect or abuse reported to social services agencies with all-cause mortality among a community-dwelling elderly population.

Recommended Citation

Dong, X., Simon, M., Mendes de Leon, C., Fulmer, T., Beck, T., Hebert, L., . . . Evans, D. (2009). Elder self-neglect and abuse and mortality risk in a community-dwelling population. JAMA, 302(5), 517-26.

Journal

Journal of the American Medical Association