Seniors leaving hospital more disabled than when they arrived

John Piggott
Updated December 16 2018 - 8:38am, first published December 11 2018 - 8:00am
MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE: Brian Dolan says 30 per cent of patients over 70 who spend a week in bed lose muscle and strength.
MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE: Brian Dolan says 30 per cent of patients over 70 who spend a week in bed lose muscle and strength.

A staggering 30 per cent of patients aged over 70 go home from hospital more disabled than when they arrived.

John Piggott

John Piggott

Senior writer

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