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At least 3.2 million annual hospital admissions of seniors involve a person with dementia.
40% or more of hospital patients over 65 have some form of cognitive impairment.
75% of people with dementia have one or more additional chronic diseases.
Hospitalized dementia patients average an additional 1.5 to 2 admissions in the same year.
Nearly 20% of hospitalized Alzheimer’s patients are readmitted within 30 days.
Less than 25% of delirium cases are diagnosed in hospitals.
Studies show experiencing delirium can increase the risk of dementia by eight-fold.
10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 every day in the United States.
1 in 9 of people will have Alzheimer’s past the age of 65.
Nearly 50% of people will have Alzheimer’s past age 85.
50% of cognitively impaired individuals have no formal diagnosis.
One in seven people with dementia live alone, making post-acute care more difficult.
Hospital costs are 79% higher for Medicare patients with Alzheimers/dementia.
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