Elder abuse and neglect cases require distinguishing the effects of aging and underlying disease from the effects of inadequate care — a clinical distinction that documentation rarely makes explicit.
We analyze the record for the clinical markers of neglect: unexplained weight loss, progressive skin breakdown, dehydration, untreated conditions, and patterns of injury inconsistent with the explanations given.
Common matters
Neglect
Failure to provide care
Unexplained injuries
Financial exploitation with clinical indicators
Inadequate supervision