title: [Self-neglect in the elderly--the homeless and the Diogenes syndrome].
abstract: In the health service we sometimes have to deal with patients, who have neglected themselves seriously. It is necessary to know the complex psychological and social background of self-neglect in diagnosing and treating these patients. Psychiatric disorders occur frequently. Self-neglect can cause severe bodily damage. Two situations, characterized by self-neglect, are discussed: the homeless and the Diogenes-syndrome or house-filthiness. These patients may deny their bad health and resist treatment.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Ouderen RIAGG Westelijk Utrecht.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Robben
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006304:Health Status; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D012648:Self Care; D012931:Social Environment; D012947:Social Work
vernacular_title: Zelfverwaarlozing bij ouderen--over thuislozen en het Diogenes-syndroom.