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What is the evidence on how to improve older adults' functional abilities at home?

2021-07-08
(Press-News.org) A new analysis called an evidence and gap map has mapped what we know about improving the functional ability of older adults living at home or in nursing homes, retirement homes, or other long-term care facilities.

A total of 548 studies were included in the map, which is published in END


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