You observe an older man in the community who lives alone and has not bathed or changed his clothing for several days.You make a confidential report to Adult Protective Services,and an investigator visits and completes a report.This is an example of:

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Self-neglect occurs when mentally competent clients engage in behaviors that threaten their own safety and well-being.Failure to maintain proper hygiene practices falls into this category of elder mistreatment.Physical abuse is defined as the intentional infliction of physical injury or pain.Financial exploitation is defined as taking advantage of an older person for monetary or personal benefit.Psychological abuse is defined as the infliction of anguish or emotional abuse.

You Observe an Older Man in the Community Who Lives