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Although a nursing home resident’s ability to perform basic activities such as dressing and eating is important to his or her health and quality of life, we know little about how these abilities change with time or what causes the changes. We propose to study how illnesses that lead to hospitalization affect a resident’s ability to perform these important tasks. This research will give residents, physicians, nursing homes, and families important information to help define the resident’s main care goals, such as a focus on prolonging life, preserving physical and mental abilities, or maximizing comfort.
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