Concordance of proxy-perceived change and measured change in multiple domains of function in older persons
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Proxy perceptions about change over 6 months in physical, instrumental, affective, and cognitive functioning of older persons are compared with computed change in patient self-report and performance and patient's own perceptions about change. Proxy perceptions about task-specific and global changes in subjectEs functional health over a short period of time are systematically different from patient report and observed performance.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Mortality and adverse health events in newly admitted nursing home residents with and without Dementia
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The veracity of the conjecture that Dementia increases the mortality rate of nursing home residents and renders them prone to infections, ulcers and other untoward health events is examined. The study proves that the care needs of those with Dementia among newly admitted nursing home residents differ from those without Dementia.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Elderly patients with hip fracture with positive affect have better functional recovery over 2 years
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Study to evaluate influence of optimism on functional recovery over a 2-years period in elderly persons who were hospitalized for hip fracture using three performance-based measures, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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