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Aging Matters

Hospitals & Health Risks Panel Discussion | Aging Matters

Special | 28m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

A panel of experts discusses strategies for a safe hospital stay.

Aired 11/15/2018

Aging Matters

Hospitals & Health Risks Panel Discussion | Aging Matters

Special | 28m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

A panel of experts discusses strategies for a safe hospital stay.

One in three hospital patients over age 65 will experience functional decline and leave in worse shape than they arrived. But there are steps you can take for a safer hospital stay and to lower your risk of being readmitted due to complications. We talk to local experts who have studied this issue and can offer practical advice about hospital health risks.

Aired 11/15/2018

Aging Matters

Hospitals & Health Risks Panel Discussion | Aging Matters

Special | 28m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

One in three hospital patients over age 65 will experience functional decline and leave in worse shape than they arrived. But there are steps you can take for a safer hospital stay and to lower your risk of being readmitted due to complications. We talk to local experts who have studied this issue and can offer practical advice about hospital health risks.

Aired 11/15/2018

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