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What is a hospital for old people? Understanding Geriatric Care

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, specialized geriatric care models improve outcomes for frail older adults in hospital settings. So, what is a hospital for old people, and how do these specialized facilities and units cater to the unique health challenges of the aging population?

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What is an old people hospital called? A guide to geriatric care

As of 2020, people aged 65 and older accounted for 17% of the US population, a figure that is consistently growing. When specialized medical needs arise for this demographic, the care setting is often referred to by a specific, clinical term: a geriatric hospital or a geriatric ward.

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