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Predictors of Functional Impairment in Residents of Assisted-Living Facilities: The Maryland Assisted Living Study

2005; Oxford University Press; Volume: 60; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/gerona/60.2.258

ISSN

1758-535X

Autores

D. J. Burdick, A. Rosenblatt, Q. M. Samus, Cynthia Steele, Andrew Baker, Michael Harper, L Mayer, Jason Brandt, P V Rabins, C. G. Lyketsos,

Tópico(s)

Frailty in Older Adults

Resumo

Background. Assisted living is a popular residential option for older individuals, yet little research has been done on people choosing this option. This study examines predictors of functional impairment in assisted living residents in the domains of cognition, mood, and health.

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