Two nursing home outbreaks of respiratory infection with Legionella sainthelensi
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Two Canadian nursing homes report outbreaks of respiratory infection with the rare bacterium Legionella sainthelensi. The reported 29 cases of legionellosis resulted in four deaths and four pneumonia complications. After examining health factors and dietary habits, the intake of pureed food remained a definite risk factor for becoming infected. The most likely source of infection was the drinking water supply.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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Who wants to enter a long-term care facility in a rapidly aging non-western society? Attitudes of older Koreans toward long-term care facilities
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The factors influencing the intention of Korean elderly to use long-term care (LTC) facilities are explored. It is suggested that the intention of the Korean elderly to use LTC facilities would be rather weak but that those with a less-traditional perception of LTC would have a more positive attitude toward their use.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Nutrition risk factors for survival in the elderly living in Canadian long-term care facilities
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Fourteen long-term care facilities (LTCFs) were set to determine the role of nutritional parameters in influencing the risk of mortality in institutionalized elderly. The results reveal that mid-arm circumference (MAC) is the best nutritional predictor of mortality.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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