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Exploring avoidable nursing home-to-hospital transfers for dementia patients

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For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience -; one that leaves them confused and stressed.

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Exploring avoidable nursing home-to-hospital transfers for dementia patients

For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience -; one that leaves them confused and stressed.

2 months ago·United States

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paxtonmedia.com

When dementia takes its toll at home

In order to care for Katina Mustipher’s grandmother, Mustipher’s mother had to quit her job and carry the load. This took a financial, mental and emotional toll on both her

2 months ago·Searcy, United States

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Medical Xpress

Researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia

For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience—one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident's routine but also costing the U.S. health care system $2.6 billion annually.

2 months ago

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