Diogenes syndrome in a 10‐year retrospective observational study: An elderly case series in Tokyo

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Kae Ito · Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Tsuyoshi Okamura · Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Shuji Tsuda · The Health Care Science Institute

Shuichi Awata · Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Abstract

In the present study, social isolation, living alone, advanced dementia, and reduced BADL were found to be associated with DS. In addition, DS had a high risk of early death. Support for DS must take into account not only mental and social health, but also physical health from an early stage.

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Elder Abuse and Neglect Health disparities and outcomes Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

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Published in: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Volume 37, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1002/gps.5635

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Diogenes syndrome in a 10‐year retrospective observational study: An elderly case series in Tokyo

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