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Caring10 Asked August 2014

How does one refer a neighbor who obviously requires professional intervention?

Their lack of hygiene is deleterious to themselves and us. He has rights to his privacy. I am not suggesting that he become homeless. His quality of life as a humen being is respected, however when does he feel the need to respect others ?

WTDAM1stbook Aug 2014
If this is a situation that is dangerous for your neighbor, you can file a "report of need" with your Area Agency on Aging. You may do so anonymously.

GardenArtist Aug 2014
Ronnie's right; extend a helping hand; maybe this person is in desperate need and you can help. I'm wondering also if you're referring to personal hygiene or yard hygiene. As written, not enough information has been provided to respond helpfully or accurately, especially the basis for your opinion that this person needs "professional" intervention.

However, given that 5 days have gone by and we've not heard from you, I rather doubt that any of our queries will be answered.

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RonnieBray Aug 2014
Tim - time :(

RonnieBray Aug 2014
Take your neighbour a gift of food, cake, etc, and engage him/her and see what comes of that.

Always better to play the good neighbour than the neighbourhood secret informer.


Neglect of self is most often a sign of profound depression.

Tim to love thy neighbour?

kmadkins Aug 2014
I am going to agree with GA on this. I would need more information about this neighbor other than a personal opinion about how someone's outer appearance requires professional intervention. Can you be more specific about this neighbor. Such as behavior, safety issues, possible mental issues, neglect or abuse.

RonnieBray Aug 2014
What GA said.
Insufficient information.

GardenArtist Aug 2014
Are you speaking of personal hygiene, house or yard hygiene?

How would homeless apply?

More detail really is needed about this situation.

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