Men Lacking a Caregiver Have Greater Risk of Long ‐Term Nursing Home Placement After Stroke

ConclusionIn men aged 65 and older who have survived an ischemic stroke, the lack of an available caregiver is associated with triple the risk of NHP within 5 years.

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - October 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Justin Blackburn, Karen C. Albright, William E. Haley, Virginia J. Howard, David L. Roth, Monika M. Safford, Meredith L. Kilgore Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research