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Lassey, William R.; Lassey, Marie L. – 1986
The Geriatric Assessment Unit (GAU), which has proven successful in urban areas, may be a viable system for providing health care to the elderly in rural areas. GAUs engage in assessment, follow-up response to findings, education, and research. The assessment component includes, at minimum, physical health, functional ability in activities of…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Needs
