Elderly Hospital Patients Arrive Sick, Often Leave Disabled

(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News)

SAN FRANCISCO — Janet Prochazka was active and outspoken, living by herself and working as a special education tutor. Then, in March, a bad fall landed her in the hospital. Continue reading article here…..

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