Short-Term Hospital Stays Linked to Development of Disability in Last Year of Life

Yale researchers found a close association between “acute hospitalizations”, meaning those for short-term treatment, and the development and progression of disability among older adults at the end of life. A release from the university notes that the findings may have profound implications for medical decision-making for older people and those who care for them. The… Continue reading Short-Term Hospital Stays Linked to Development of Disability in Last Year of Life