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Risks of care at home for the frail aged
Author(s)Sireen Gopal
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 16, no 3, Summer 1997
Pagespp 36-46
KeywordsDomiciliary services ; At risk ; Falls ; Malnutrition ; Addiction ; Depression ; Sleep disorders.
AnnotationFrailty is a state of reduced physiological reserve associated with increased susceptibility to disability. Care of frail older people at home by health care providers should be aimed toward maintaining health, by screening for and assessing factors for risk of illness. The following high-risk problems are discussed: falls, injuries and environmental causes; malnutrition; alcohol, drug dependency and polypharmacy; depression and isolation; and sleep disorders. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980129233 A
ClassmarkN: CA3: OLF: CSM: ET: ENR: CTS

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