The Maryland assisted living study: prevalence, recognition, and treatment of dementia and other psychiatric disorders in the assisted living population of Central Maryland
Article Abstract:
A direct estimate of the prevalence of dementia and other psychiatric disorders in residents of assisted living (AL) in Central Maryland, and their rates of recognitions and treatment are presented. Dementia and psychiatric disorders are common in AL, which contributes to morbidity, and interfere with the ability of residents to age in place.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Maryland, Geriatric Research, Nursing and personal care, not elsewhere classified, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Evaluation, Dementia, Assisted living facilities
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Between-meal risedronate does not alter bone turnover in nursing home residents
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A study to know the impact of consumption of risedronate between meals on bone density, is examined. It is revealed that risedronate does not affect the bones.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
United States, Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Bones, Bone density, Risedronate
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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