Time since immigration and health services utilization of Korean-American older adults living in Los Angeles County
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Study conducted to characterize ambulatory healthcare utilization of older Korean Americans and its association with length of time since immigration is reported. It is observed that the enabling variables such as education and health insurance significantly influenced use of healthcare services in older Korean-American population.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Living alone and outpatient care use by older veterans
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The comparison of the older veterans who live alone with those who live with others and their use of outpatient care are described. It is seen that the older veterans who use the Veterans Affairs (VA) and the non-VA facilities and who live alone have greater total outpatient visits than those who live with others.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Hypoalbuminemia 3 months after hospital discharge: significance for long-term survival
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A study of the changes in albumin over a period of three months in older veteran patients who are discharged from hospitals is presented. The purpose of the study is to determine the conditions preceding persistent hypoalbuminemia. The analysis is useful for determining long-term survival prospects of the veteran.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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