As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared

An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows 1 in 6 visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.

Apr 20, 2025 - 15:04
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As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows 1 in 6 visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.