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Aging Matters
Hospitals & Health Risks
Season 1
Episode 13
On Nashville Public Television's Aging Matters: Hospitals & Health Risks, we learn that as we age it becomes increasingly dangerous to be in the hospital. This edition of Aging Matters explores the benefits and risks of hospital treatment as we grow older. We’ll also look at a growing movement by hospitals to adapt to the unique needs of the aging baby boom population.
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The cost of long-term care and burden of providing it have led to a crisis for seniors.
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