Elderly in Egypt
Elderly in Egypt
Abd El Ghany, Nazek I
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol 12(5), May 1986, 35-38
Abstract
Conducted a survey to determine causes for admission to nursing homes, using 101 Ss admitted to 2 geriatric homes in Alexandria, Egypt. Basic health care needs and loneliness were the 2 major categories of reason for admission. Loneliness was enhanced by the effects of rapid urbanization with attendant difficulties older people have in adapting to a new way of life.
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