Community resources for older adults with chronic illness

Holist Nurs Pract. 2009 Nov-Dec;23(6):355-60. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e3181bf37bd.

Abstract

Elders with chronic diseases frequently have problems with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. This article describes a holistic, elder-friendly community model. The review of the nursing, healthcare, and social science literature offers insight into the complexity of community resources for elders.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living*
  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease*
  • Community Health Services*
  • Health Services for the Aged*
  • Holistic Health*
  • Humans
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Social Support
  • United States