Making the transition to nursing home life: A framework to help older adults adapt to the long-term care environment

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 50-56

  Brandburg, Gloria L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH   (United States)

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EID: 34447503836     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20070601-08     Document Type: Review

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