According to a recent study, seniors who have neglected themselves are six times more likely to die.  Review the research results in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Those seniors who suffered self-neglect were 5.82 times more likely to die within one year of the report of self-neglect than seniors who were able to look after themselves, according to the report. Signs of self-neglect can include changes in weight, hygiene, or worsening medical conditions, report authors say.

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