ER Waits for Seniors Are Getting Worse

Did you know older adults are now waiting way longer in ERs than just a few years ago? A new study found that the percentage of seniors stuck in the ER for over 8 hours jumped from 12% to 20% since 2017. Boarding times (waiting for a hospital bed) are up too—sometimes over 3 hours! Overcrowding, staff shortages, and more complex cases are making things rough, and it’s actually dangerous for patients. Hospitals are scrambling for solutions, but nothing’s fixed yet. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthcareCrisis