JAMDA
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 246-249 , July 2005

Reduced Ability to Self-Administer Medication Is Associated With Assisted Living Placement in a Continuing Care Retirement Community

  • Janet M. Lieto, DO, CMD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Janet M. Lieto, DO, Center for Aging, UMDNJ-SOM, 42 E. Laurel Road, Suite 1800, Stratford, NJ 08084.
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  • Kara S. Schmidt, PhD

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PII: S1525-8610(05)00243-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2005.04.002

JAMDA
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 246-249 , July 2005

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