Understanding Self-Neglect
When we think of elder abuse, we tend to imagine a senior being mistreated by a cruel and heartless abuser. While many elder abuse cases do involve scenarios like this, the one of the most common forms of elder abuse is self-neglect. Yes, self-neglect is a form of elder abuse. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, Adult Protective Services of Contra Costa County received more reports for self-neglect than it did for any of other form of elder