Neglect

• Physical neglect: disregard for the necessities of daily living
• Medical neglect: lack of care for existing medical problems
• Failure to prevent dehydration, malnutrition, and bed sores
• Failure to assist in personal hygiene, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter
• Unsanitary and unclean conditions
• Infections
• Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
• Poor access to medical services