Seniors who are hospitalized are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help

Seniors who are hospitalized with even a minor illness or injury are at risk of something called hospital-acquired disability. This puts them at risk of rehospitalizations and a downward spiral that could eventually land them in a nursing home.

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