TITLE

Research is helping predict long-term care risk

AUTHOR(S)

Ruddock, Joyce

PUB. DATE

August 1994

SOURCE

National Underwriter / Life & Health Financial Services;8/29/94, Vol. 98 Issue 35, p11

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Highlights the research conducted at the Travelers Center on Aging. Establishment of the Center by Travelers Insurance Co. and the University of Connecticut; Health care costs for the aged; Need to improve the health and function of health care; Health impact of exercise on older adults.

ACCESSION #

9502200779

Tags: OLDER people -- Medical care -- United States;  TRAVELERS Insurance Co.;  UNIVERSITY of Connecticut (Storrs, Conn.)

 

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