Caring for the frail elderly: an international review.

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Commentary Health AffairsVol. 19, No. 3 Caring For The Frail Elderly: An International ReviewMark Merlis AffiliationsMark Merlis is a senior fellow at the Institute for Health Policy Solutions, an independent organization based in Washington, D.C.PUBLISHED:May/June 2000No Accesshttps://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.19.3.141AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView PDFPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions View articleTOPICSLong-term services and supportsElderly careNursing homesCosts and spendingCost sharingHome careDisabledCaregiversMedicaidQuality of care Loading Comments... Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. 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