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Why Seniors Can Wait Hours in the ER — 5 Problems Families Should Prepare For

A trip to the emergency room can become an all-day ordeal, and older Americans have plenty of opportunities to experience it.

Why Seniors Can Wait Hours in the ER — 5 Problems Families Should Prepare For

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