title: Loss of independence in patients starting dialysis at 80 years of age or older.
authors.forename: Sarbjit Vanita
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Jassal
authors.forename: Ernest
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hladunewich
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D040561:Assisted Living Facilities; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012111:Residence Characteristics