Table 1.

Self-Neglect Definition

A self-neglector is a person who exhibits ≥1 of the following:
1) Persistent inattention to personal hygiene and/or environment
2) Repeated refusal of some/all indicated services which can reasonably be expected to improve quality of life
3) Self-endangerment through the manifestation of unsafe behaviors (e.g., persistent refusal to care for a wound, creating fire-hazards in the home)