Do social networks affect the use of residential aged care among older Australians?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people's social networks with family and friends can affect residential aged care use. It remains unclear if there are differences in the effects of specific (with children, other relatives, friends and confidants) and tot...

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Main Authors: Glonek Gary FV, Giles Lynne C, Luszcz Mary A, Andrews Gary R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/7/24