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Diogenes syndrome: The self-neglect elderly

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Diogenes syndrome (DS) is characterized by severe self-neglect, domestic squalor, social withdrawal, syllogomania, and refusal of help that may be precipitated by stressful events. Secondary DS is related to mental disorders. Its management includes day care center and community care.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Valle University School of Medicine, Carrera 72#10-40 apto.201, Cali, Columbia

    Carlos A. Reyes-Ortiz MD (Associate Professor)

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Reyes-Ortiz, C.A. Diogenes syndrome: The self-neglect elderly. Compr Ther 27, 117–121 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-996-0005-6

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