Lower Risk
It is important to keep seniors on the move physically and engaged mentally. 90% of nurses surveyed said lack of interests and hobbies are potential risks for hospitalization.
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Lower Risk
One of the biggest risks to a senior’s health is poor diet. 98% of nurses surveyed said proper nutrition is one of the top ways to help seniors avoid hospitalization in the long run.
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Moderate Risk
Of the nurses surveyed, “unwillingness to change ways” was the most common barrier that prevents seniors from complying with instructions given by a doctor.
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Medication mismanagement is one of the leading problems that can send your senior loved one back to the hospital. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adverse drug events cause over 700,000 emergency department visits each year and nearly 120,000 of those patients are hospitalized for further treatment.
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Moderate Risk
If a senior is living alone, he or she may not be getting a balanced diet. 93% of nurses surveyed said loss of appetite is an important warning sign that could potentially indicate a senior is at risk of hospitalization.
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Moderate Risk
In an interview of 600 seniors aged 65 and older, 33% of them had trips to the hospital and ER that were caused by falls and other accidents at the home. Problems with eyesight and/or hearing can increase the risk for accidents in the home.
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Higher Risk
Making their home free of hazards is one of the top action items families can take to help keep their seniors healthy and out of the hospital.
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Higher Risk
A worsening of chronic conditions is an important warning sign for potential risk of hospitalization. Without proper care, chronic conditions can also contribute to a senior’s readmission to a hospital.
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Higher Risk
It is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to abnormal aches and pains, but often times our senior loved ones ignore such symptoms. 27.5% of nurses surveyed said waiting too long to see a doctor is the most common thing that seniors do that puts them at risk.
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Higher Risk
Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias put seniors at a high risk for hospitalization. Difficult behaviors such as social isolation, poor nutrition and bad hygiene can also increase the risk for hospitalization.
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