Elderly patients who visit the hospital often end up in worse health when they’re discharged, which puts them at a higher risk of being readmitted within 30 days. But there are several ways for hospitals to keep this from happening, including focusing on keeping patients moving throughout their hospital stay.
The hospital experience can be disorienting, especially for older patients. Besides being at a higher risk of developing delirium, elderly people can also suffer ill effects from spending too much time on bedrest.
