Turner Geriatric Clinic records 1979-2009 1990-2008

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Turner Geriatric Clinic records 1979-2009 1990-2008

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The Turner Geriatric Clinic was established in 1978 as an extension of the University of Michigan Hospital and is devoted to the medical and social care of the elderly. The collection ranges from 1979 to 2009 (bulk 1990-2008) and contains material on community and social work programs, including photographs, video and audio cassettes, information on programs sponsored by the Center, publications, and material from the U.S.-Japan Training Institute.

9 linear feet

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jpn,

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Fletcher, Robert W.

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Campbell, Ruth

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Turner Geriatric Clinic

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Ivan Duff, a rheumatologist at the University of Michigan, began research into the treatment and care of elderly patients in his practice. Upon learning that psychological, emotional, and social problems affected their health, he initiated programs to emphasize the treatment of these things, and in doing so, pushed for the creation of a clinic dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness in the elderly while also improving their quality of life. A vote from the University of...

University of Michigan. Division of Gerontology

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Duff, Ivan Francis. 1915

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