Neglect is failing to care for an elder or dependent adult to the degree of care that a reasonable person in a like position would exercise. Indicators include:
•Historical or current lack or delay of appropriate care.
•Failure to protect from health and safety hazards.
•Malnutrition, untreated medical conditions, or weight loss.
•Failure to provide physical aids, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, and/or ambulatory assistive devices.
•Signs that the caregiver has been unwilling or unable to provide assistance with daily living skills, such as poor hygiene, lack of appropriate clothing, lack of proper diet, or urine stains on clothing.