The association between specific nurse case management interventions and elder health

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A study showing that frail elderly persons in community-dwelling receiving specific coping assistance show better functional abilities despite lower general, mental and emotional health conditions is presented. The results prove that nurse case management interventions have positive effects on functional abilities of older people.

Author: Schein, Constance, Gagnon, Anita J., Chan, Lisa, Morin, Isabelle, Grondines, Justin
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Canada, Care and treatment, Methods, Nursing, Frail elderly

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Cariogenic bacteria and caries risk in elderly Japanese aged 80 and older with at least 20 teeth

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A study on relationship between caries risk and presence of oral cariogenic bacteria in 80 years Japanese old people with 20 teeth is presented.

Author: Rodis, Omar M. M., Shimono, Tsutomu, Matsumura, Seishi, Hatomoto, Kiyomi, Matsuo, Keiko, Kariya, Naoyuki, Okazaki, Yoshihide, Ji, Ying
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Japan, Interpretation and construction, Risk factors, Dental caries, Bacterial infections, Control, Medical policy, Health policy

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The epidemiology of bathing disability in older persons

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A cohort study on relationship between bathing disability in elderly and other daily living activities is presented.

Author: Gill, Thomas M., Allore, Heather G., Guo, Zhenchao
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Connecticut, Health aspects, Usage, Cohort analysis, Disability, Disabilities, Hygiene

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