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frail elderly, n.pl older persons (usually over the age of 75 years) who are afflicted with physical or mental disabilities that may interfere with the ability to independently perform activities of daily living. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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most of them in facilities designed with the frail elderly in mind. 1) The frail elderly were used to highlight the poor pay rates of carers. The findings indicate that "dental plaque is a reservoir of (pneumonia-causing) respiratory pathogens," and that "nursing homes and other institutions housing frail elderly should be involved actively in improving daily oral hygiene of their residents and enhancing access to dental care," El-Solh said. |
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