28 Jan 2016 Blackmores Institute B12 deficiency a concern for elderly in long term care 28 Jan 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A high proportion of older adults entering long-term care homes are B12 deficient, with more developing deficiencies over the course of their first year in residence, according to new Canadian research. There is a connection between B12 deficiency and several serious health conditions. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.