Hospitalizations and cognitive decline in older adults

Monday, July 17, 2017 - 19:52 in Psychology & Sociology

Emergency and urgent hospitalizations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults, report researchers. The results of their study suggest that hospitalization may be a more of a major risk factor for long-term cognitive decline in older adults than previously recognized.

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