Characteristics of Older Adults With Domestic Squalor in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic squalor (DS) is related to physical problems, living alone, family and neighbourhood problems and mental illnesses, especially dementia. However, methods to detect and treat older adults with DS remain unclear. We aimed to clarify the methods of appropriate intervention for older adults with DS.

Methods

The Initial-phase Intensive Support Team for Dementia (IPIST) is a multidisciplinary outreach team in Japan that provides intensive support to people living at home with suspected dementia. We distributed a questionnaire to 50 IPISTs, specifically requesting the submission of 'two complex cases that were difficult to manage' regarding medical or long-term care. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, diagnosis, referral sources, and re

SUBMITTER: Taomoto D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12933695 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature