Ashley Milne-Tyte
Stories
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Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help
In the U.S., there are about 500 accredited geriatric emergency departments, designed to be less dangerous, less stressful places for older adults to get care.
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Emergency Rooms for geriatrics are helping older patients get diagnosed accurately
Older adults are more likely to be misdiagnosed than other adults. Multiple conditions and medications can make it tricky. Geriatric ERs are an answer to this problem and they are catching on.
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In nursing homes, staff are key. But is Biden's boost for the workforce realistic?
The administration set a new staffing standard for nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid. It's an effort to keep people safer — but patients and their families say it is still not enough.
