Medication Management of Opioids, Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults
Experts examine medication management in older adults, including the use of antidepressants for patients with Alzheimer disease and the dangers of opioid prescribing.
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Risk for Attempted Suicide Up With Recent Diagnosis of MCI, Dementia
Older adults with recent mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnoses have an increased risk for attempting suicide.
Hand Grip Strength Linked to Greater Bone Size, Strength in Older Individuals
Researchers determined the association between grip strength and distal radius bone density, size, and strength in both older men and women enrolled in the Framingham Osteoporosis study.
Nondrug Interventions Can Help Alleviate Depression in Patients With Dementia
For people with dementia with symptoms of depression, without a major depressive disorder, nondrug interventions are more efficacious than drug interventions.
Recent Gerontological Literature Highlights Include Best Practices for Person-Centered Nursing
Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN, discusses person-centered care for older adults, what makes a city age-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and improving patient and caregiver outcomes at an integrated memory clinic.
CNS-Active Polypharmacy Examined in Older Adults With Dementia
A total of 13.9% percent of community-dwelling older adults with dementia meet the criterion for CNS-active polypharmacy.
Increasing Age, Immunosuppression Associated With Less Protection By Influenza Vaccine
Study authors evaluated influenza-vaccinated patients hospitalized with an influenza-like illness to identify characteristics associated with being at increased risk for hospitalization with influenza.
More Social and Cognitive Activity Means Fewer Insomnia Symptoms in Older Adults
This cross-sectional study of data from the Health and Retirement Study examines the relationships among different types of activities and insomnia symptoms in older adults in the United States.
Only 2 in 10 Older Adults Report Being Screened for Hearing Loss
Eight in 10 older adults say they have not been screened for hearing loss in primary care within the last 2 years.
COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Plummet in Nursing Homes After Vaccine Rollout
US nursing homes that were once the epicenter of COVID-19 infections are now seeing both cases and deaths fall steeply.
Many Older Adults Keep and Use Leftover Antibiotics
A sizable minority of older adults have used leftover antibiotics for a nonintended purpose, according to recent research.
Quantity of Nurses and Quality of Care: Recent Gerontological Literature Addresses Staffing Issues in Nursing Homes
Valerie K. Sabol, PhD, MBA, ACNP, GNP, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN, discusses how nursing home staffing influences quality of care for patients.
How Long Does It Take to Fully Recover From a Hip Fracture?
Hip fracture survivors experience notable declines in function and well-being in the first year after a hip fracture.
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Older Adults
Afternoon napping is associated with better cognitive function in older adults, according to a study published in General Psychiatry.
Dancing, Stretching, and Anything but Sitting Still: Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, highlights recent findings that underscore the benefits of reducing sedentary time for older adults.
Either Trivalent Flu Vaccine Safe for Use in Older Adults
Either the trivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV3) or the trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV3) is safe to use in older adults.
Factors ID’d for Mortality in Nursing Home Residents With COVID-19
For nursing home residents with COVID-19, mortality odds are increased with older age, male sex, and impaired cognitive and physical function.
Osteoporosis Undertreated Among Nursing Home Residents With Recent Falls, Fractures
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of pharmacologic osteoporosis prevention among nursing home residents and assessed its association with patient characteristics.
The Role of Family Members in Caring for Geriatric Patients: Recent Highlights from Gerontological Literature
Unpaid caregivers, typically family members, are crucial to patients who do not reside in long-term care facilities but require assistance with daily tasks.
No Change Seen in Trends of Dementia in Black, White Adults in US
From 2000 to 2016, there was no evidence to suggest that the ratio of dementia risk changed across Black and White individuals in the US.
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