of self-neglect in the elderly, and these may be seen as early warning signs. Moreover, Campbell proposed a greater ecological position, albeit still clinging to the personality hypothesis, when considering that self-neglect is triggered by biological, psychological and/or social stressors that exacerbate predisposing personality traits (Lauder, 2009). He goes on to explain that diagnoses that have been consistently associated with self-neglect either in a causal relationship or as comorbidity include dementia, alcohol abuse, and major life events. There is still much extension for consensus building around definitions and theories. Theoretical perspective include those indicating self-care and social constructionism, although most studies
