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What Happens to Elderly People With No One to Take Care of Them?

Studies indicate that older adults are at a higher risk for social isolation due to factors like mobility issues and loss of loved ones. This critical issue raises the question: **what happens to elderly people with no one to take care of them**? The answer involves a cascade of serious health, emotional, and financial risks.

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What is self-neglect of the elderly?

According to the National Adult Protective Services Association, self-neglect is the most frequently reported type of abuse referral to Adult Protective Services (APS) nationwide. Understanding **what is self-neglect of the elderly** is crucial for friends, family, and community members to recognize when an aging individual is in danger.

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Understanding the Social Science: Why do people ignore older people?

Implicit ageism, which operates without conscious awareness, is prevalent in nearly half the global population. This pervasive prejudice is at the heart of the deeply rooted and complex question: why do people ignore older people?, influencing everything from daily interactions to broader societal policies.

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