Ham R J
Am Fam Physician. 1985 Jan;31(1):163-9.
The factors that make an elderly person at risk for increased dependency and institutionalization are becoming more clearly defined. Family physicians should be familiar with the potential sources of support that can maintain increasingly dependent older persons in their own homes. A nursing home placement requires careful consideration to ensure appropriate placement and continuing family involvement in the life of the nursing home resident.
使老年人面临依赖增加和入住养老院风险的因素正变得越来越清晰。家庭医生应熟悉那些能够让日益依赖他人的老年人居家生活的潜在支持来源。安排入住养老院需要仔细考虑，以确保安置得当，并让家人持续参与养老院居民的生活。
