Dr. Mary Z K MacLeod, PhD, LCSW-R, ACS, CGP (original) (raw)
I am a psychotherapist with many years of experience. I focus on individuals strength versus weaknesses.
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This article addresses the challenges of defining and accurately identifying elder self-neglect a... more This article addresses the challenges of defining and accurately identifying elder self-neglect and explores an interdisciplinary team model, including counselors and mental health professionals, designed to implement prevention and intervention strategies. The challenge of striking a balance between the need to respect the individual elders' autonomy and the need to attend to their health care needs is underscored.
This article addresses the challenges of defining and accurately identifying elder self-neglect a... more This article addresses the challenges of defining and accurately identifying elder self-neglect and explores an interdisciplinary team model, including counselors and mental health professionals, designed to implement prevention and intervention strategies. The challenge of striking a balance between the need to respect the individual elders' autonomy and the need to attend to their health care needs is underscored.