Study: Seniors with Dementia More Likely to be Rehospitalized

A new study has found that seniors with dementia are more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge, and the risk increases if they are on antipsychotics.

The study also found that seniors who are discharged to skilled nursing facilities have a lower risk of readmission compared to those who utilize home health services. This could be because home health services are not designed to compensate for factors such as absent family caregivers or unsafe houses, according to the study's authors.

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