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Acute illnesses and injuries raise seniors' risk of severe disability

from Medical Xpress

Acute illnesses and injuries raise seniors' risk of severe disability Medical Xpress Older patients have a much higher chance of developing a severe disability when they are hospitalized for an acute illness or injury such as a fall, according to a new Yale study. Doctors say relatively little is known about the underlying processes that lead to severe disability among seniors. Severe disability is the need for personal assistance with three or more activities that are essential for daily living — such as walking, bathing and putting on clothes. READ MORE

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