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What is the Chicago Self Neglect Scale?

According to adult protective services agencies, self-neglect is the most commonly reported and substantiated type of elder abuse in the United States. To address the challenge of identifying this complex issue, researchers developed the Chicago Health and Aging Self-Neglect Instrument, commonly known as the Chicago Self Neglect Scale. It is a standardized assessment tool designed to help caseworkers and healthcare professionals evaluate the severity of self-neglecting behaviors in older adults.