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Hospital Stays May Increase Dementia Risks

Posted Feb 24 2010 6:00am


Older patients hospitalized for acute care or a critical illness are more likely to experience cognitive decline compared to older adults who are not hospitalized...
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

Caregivers often observe that their loved one seems to decline mentally after a stay in a hospital. They wonder will their loved one bounce back.

This study indicates that a stay in the hospital could be a precursor to dementia.

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