Studies show that many long-term care residents have anemia due to nutritional deficiencies and chronic medical conditions.  Read this article from the National Anemia Action Council to learn the symptoms and treatment programs.

In the United States, roughly 10% of adults over the age of 65 are considered to be anemic, defined by hemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL for women and below 13 g/dL for men.¹ Anemia is more common for elderly adults for a variety of reasons, including nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency anemia caused by intestinal bleeding, and the presence of chronic inflammatory diseases like cancer, chronic kidney disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Natural hormonal changes involving testosterone and erythropoietin can also lead to lower hemoglobin levels in both men and women.

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