Homeless Veterans in Nursing Homes: Care for Complex Medical, Substance Use, and Social Needs.

Eric JutkowitzChristopher HalladayJohn McGearyThomas O'TooleJames L Rudolph

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2019)

Homeless veteran nursing home users have different characteristics than stably housed veteran nursing home users. These differences may challenge nursing home staff caring for homeless patients. Nursing homes should assess resident housing status to help provide linkages with existing social services. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:1707-1712, 2019.

Keyphrases

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