Translations for „self-neglect“ in the English » German Dictionary

self-neg·ˈlect N no pl

self-neglect

Selbstvernachlässigung f

self-neglect

Sichgehenlassen nt

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Some older adults may choose to deny themselves some health or safety benefits, which may not be self-neglect.

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Hospitalization may be necessary in cases with associated self-neglect or a significant risk of harm to self or others.

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The extremes are worse still: at one extreme lie self-harm and self-neglect, while at another extreme some individuals may commit violence and crime.

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While self-neglect is a condition generally associated with the elderly, animal hoarders of any age can and do suffer from it.

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Non-intentional occurs as a result of health-related conditions that contribute to risk of developing self-neglect.

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The behaviors and characteristics of living in self-neglect include unkempt personal appearance, hoarding items and pets, neglecting household maintenance, living in an unclean environment, poor personal hygiene, and eccentric behaviors.

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In combination with other illnesses, self-neglect may be one of the indicators that a person would be a candidate for treatment in sheltered housing or residential care.

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Another reason why there is a lack of accurate statistics is the debate of whether to include self-neglect or not.

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Elder self-neglect can lead to illness, injury, or even death.

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Intentional occurs when a person makes a conscious choice to engage in self-neglect.

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