Describe Three Things to Consider When Making the Decision About

question 33

Essay

Describe three things to consider when making the decision about whether to care for a frail elder by at home or in a nursing home.

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Definitions:

Male Infant

A young human male child, typically in the age range from birth to one year.

Female Infant

A young female child, typically considered to be under one year of age.

Aphagia

Failure to eat; may be due to an unwillingness to eat or to motor difficulties, especially with swallowing.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger and thirst.