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Differences between elderly persons entering for-profit and non-profit long-term-care residences
Author(s)T Thomas, R Over
Journal titleAustralian Journal on Ageing, vol 13, no 1, February 1994
Pagespp 30-35
KeywordsPrivate care homes ; Local Authority Homes ; Voluntary care homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Personality ; Australia.
AnnotationThose admitted to for-profit residences had less preparation for entry, were less active, more homesick and more stressed by institutional living; allowance must be made for these clientele differences when comparing long-term outcomes.
Accession NumberCPA-940315004
ClassmarkKWH: KWA: KWE: KX: F: DK: 7YA

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