Failure to Thrive in Older Persons: A Concept Derived.

Braun, Judith Venglarik; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Failure to Thrive in Older Persons: A Concept Derived.

Braun, Judith Venglarik; And Others

Gerontologist, v28 n6 p809-12 Dec 1988

Discusses how the concept of failure to thrive can be borrowed from pediatrics and redefined for use in caring for older persons, especially institutionalized older persons. Examines issues of undernutrition, declining physical and cognitive functioning, and depression. (Author/ABL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Depression (Psychology), Failure to Thrive, Institutionalized Persons, Nutrition, Older Adults, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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