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2011

Older adults

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Physical Function And Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Older Adults Undergoing Hospital Rehabilitation: How Strong Is The Association?, Steven Mcphail, Elaine Beller, Terry Haines Dec 2011

Physical Function And Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Older Adults Undergoing Hospital Rehabilitation: How Strong Is The Association?, Steven Mcphail, Elaine Beller, Terry Haines

Elaine Beller

Extract:To the Editor: When an elderly patient has a first-time presentation of psychiatric symptoms, a physical cause should be suspected. In geriatric practice, these symptoms are often due to delirium, cognitive decline, or a mood disorder. The present case history illustrates the importance of further investigation when geriatric assessment alone cannot explain the symptoms sufficiently.


Literature Review: Using Pictographs In Discharge Instructions For Older Adults With Low-Literacy Skills, Jeungok Choi Jul 2011

Literature Review: Using Pictographs In Discharge Instructions For Older Adults With Low-Literacy Skills, Jeungok Choi

Jeungok Choi

No abstract provided.