Neglect is not meeting the basic needs of the older person;
- Active (intentional) neglect: the deliberate withholding of care or the basic necessities of life to an older adult for whom they are caring.
- Passive (unintentional) neglect: the failure to provide proper care to an older adult due to lack of knowledge, experience /ability or unaware of how to access local
Neglect can be:
- Withholding care or denying access to necessary services (home care, nursing) or medical attention
- Leaving a person in an unsafe place
- Improper use of medication – over/under medicating
- Not providing food or liquids, proper clothing or hygiene
- Failure to assist with activities of daily living
- Abandonment
- Denial of a senior’s basic rights