Monday, January 7, 2019

Cognitive Impairment May Slow Rehab for Elderly Patients

After a hospital discharge, many older adults will transfer to a skilled nursing facility to finish their recovery. The goal of this type of short-term nursing care is to help older patients regain their ability to function and perform daily activities so they can eventually return home.

But for patients with cognitive impairments, the road to recovery may be much longer. In a new study, researchers found that nursing facility residents with more severe cognitive issues may need additional...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/01/07/cognitive-impairment-may-slow-rehab-for-elderly-patients/141779.html

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