News

Archive by tag: homeless adultsReturn
RSS
Geriatric Conditions in a Population-Based Sample of Older Homeless Adults
Older homeless adults living in shelters have high rates of geriatric conditions, which may increase their risk for acute care use and nursing home placement. However, a minority of homeless adults stay in shelters and the prevalence of geriatric conditions among homeless adults living in other environments is unknown. We determined the prevalence of common geriatric conditions in a cohort of older homeless adults, and whether the prevalence of these conditions differs across living environments...
Read More
| Categories: | Tags: homeless adults, older homeless adults, geriatric conditions | Comments: (0) | View Count: (1052)