Vulnerable Population Research Paper

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Vulnerable populations provide their own challenges. Some due to lack of specific or appropriate resources, some with history of bad experiences and unwillingness to try same level of care at discharge based on previous experience (even if NOT same SNF, resource). Some of these populations also have disjointed families so including or locating them in time of need can pose additional layers of difficulty. Nevertheless, to add to this, for the Veteran population, the VA system can be time consuming and burdensome to navigate, let alone the populations listed. There are waitlists and period limitations, limited support and assistance available. Fortunately, Madison WI, is a liberal community, and does try to have resources available, to reach

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