abstract: Two large-scale studies commissioned by the Department of Health, one a longitudinal survey of people aged 65 or over admitted to residential and nursing homes, and the other a cross- sectional survey of homes for older people, formed the basis of this study. A detailed picture of care provision for older people with cognitive impairment is provided. Very few residents left care homes permanently after admission. Only 2 per cent had been discharged by 30 months after admission. Another important finding concerns mortality. About one third of the sample had died by six months after admission, while by 30 months almost two thirds had died. Overall the median length of stay of publicly funded residents was 18 months. 24 references.
authors.affiliation: At Homerton College, Cambridge School of Health Studies.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adams