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How can we address poor sleep in nursing homes?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2021

Jennifer L. Martin*
Affiliation:
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
Joshua Chodosh
Affiliation:
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY

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© International Psychogeriatric Association 2021

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