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Aging
Scientists at Institute on Aging detail research in aging
July 15th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Characteristics of adult day care participants who enter a nursing home" new findings in aging. According to recent research published in the journal Psychology and Aging, "The authors sought to determine the characteristics of individuals enrolled in adult day care who are most likely to enter a nursing home. The status of 201 adult day care participants was assessed at baseline and at least 3 years after baseline evaluation." "Risk factors for nursing home entry were identified on the basis of staff and family caregiver reports, participant testing, chart review, and physician evaluations. Cox regression analyses of baseline data such as...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2007-07-15)
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