Rehabilitative physical therapy may better prevent functional dependence and increased frailty than certain home care services, a study in at-risk older adults has found.
The researchers determined the prevalence of frailty in older Connecticut adults who enrolled in Medicaid home- and community-based services, or HCBS, programs between 2017 and 2020. They also sought to gauge which services were most effective addressing the condition.
Some Home Care Services May Foster Frailty, Whereas PT Prevents Decline, Data Shows
