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Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 34, 2015 - Issue 2: Home- and Community-Based Meal Services for Older Adults
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A Model Home-Delivered Meals Program to Support Transitions from Hospital to Home

Jinmyoung ChoBaylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA;Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD,
Jennifer L. ThorudBaylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA
, Mph,
Sherry Marishak-SimonMeals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
,
Lilly FrawleyMeals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
&
Alan B. StevensBaylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, USA;Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas, USA
, PhD
Pages 207-217 | Published online: 24 Jun 2015

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