Enhancing self-care in community dwelling older adults

Linda D. Gerson; Carm Dorsey; Janet Berg; Linda E. Rose

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2004.08.008

Enhancing self-care in community dwelling older adults

Linda D. Gerson, Carm Dorsey, Janet Berg, Linda E. Rose

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This article describes the development of an enrichment program to promote social support, coping with aging, and enhancing self-care in a sample of African American older adults living independently in low-income public housing. To address the needs of the increasing population of older adults in the United States, health initiatives that foster independence, wellness, and self-care are essential.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	272-276
Number of pages	5
Journal	Geriatric Nursing
Volume	25
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2004.08.008
State	Published - Sep 2004
Externally published	Yes

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