Older people in hospital

The Mental and Physical Effects of a Hospital Stay on Seniors

Research has shown that a hospital stay can have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of seniors long after discharge.

Predicting and Improving Hospital Outcomes for Older Adults - PMC

Ellen E Lee, M.D. ... Though older adults comprise less than 13% of the population, they are disproportionately likely to be hospitalized (>40% of ...

Hospital management of older adults - UpToDate

Outline · Functional decline · Falls · Delirium · Sleeplessness/sleep deprivation · Tethers · Nosocomial infections · Malnutrition · Pressure ...

Older people in hospital - Mind and mood - Better Health Channel

Summary · Hospital stays can affect your mind and your mood. · Feeling confused or very sad may be symptoms of other health issues. · Common problems seen in ...

Older people in hospital - Department of Health, Victoria

Older people in hospital provides information, tools and resources to minimise the risk of functional decline for older people in hospital.

What older people and their relatives say is important during acute ...

Older persons in need for hospitalisation often have, or are susceptible to develop, cognitive impairment. Hospitals need to adapt to ensure high-quality care ...

Hospital Care and Older Adults - Merck Manual Professional Edition

Only seriously ill older patients who cannot be appropriately cared for elsewhere should be hospitalized. Hospitalization itself poses risks to older patients ...

'The older you are, the worse the hospital is for you' | CNN

Elderly patients are a growing clientele for hospitals, a trend that will only accelerate as baby boomers age. Patients over 65 already make up ...

The hospital care experiences of older patients compared to ...

Patients ages 75+ reported less-positive experiences than patients ages 55–74, especially for measures of communication.

Hospital Care for Older Adults - Merck Manuals

Many older adults have difficulty bouncing back psychologically and physically from the experience of being in a hospital as well as from the disorder they ...

Hospital stays can leave elderly patients confused, disoriented

Sometimes referred to as hospital-acquired delirium, it's a temporary but severe form of mental impairment that affects up to one-third of ...

Hospital or 'hospital at home' – what's best for older people?

At first glance it might seem obvious that hospital would be the best place to look after someone, but in fact there is evidence to show that this may not be ...

Older people in hospital - Staying active - Better Health Channel

It is important to look after yourself and to keep active as much as possible while you are in hospital. Moving around – whether in or out of bed – helps to ...

Most Common Causes of Hospital Admissions for Older Adults - AARP

As we age, hospital visits are likely in our future. Below are some leading reasons that older adults get admitted to the hospital.

Providing Best Care for Older People in a Hospital Setting - Ausmed

Older adults who become hospitalised may be highly distressed and are vulnerable to complications, especially if they have a cognitive impairment.

The dangers of hospital delirium in older people - Harvard Health

Many older people develop delirium when they are hospitalized. Delirium is a sudden change in mental status characterized by confusion, ...

What matters to older people with frailty in hospital? - NIHR Evidence

Older people with frailty value their autonomy and their functioning when they receive acute care in hospital, according to new research.

Settings for Care for Older Adults - MSD Manuals

Most older adults receive medical care in their primary care doctor's office. The office may be in a medical office building, a clinic, a hospital, or ...

Six steps to better care for older people in hospital are outlined in ...

A key piece of guidance aiming to support hospital teams in their work to improve care of older people living with frailty is now available, ...

Protecting the rights of older people to health and social care

People aged 65 and over account for over 40% of hospital admissions, occupy around two-thirds of hospital inpatient beds and are the most frequent users of ...