Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts 3- and 7-year dementia risk.
Geriatric Illnesses
Midlife Hypertension Tied to Changes in Late-Life Brain Structure
Investigators studied the effects of midlife high or increasing blood pressure on late-life brain structure.
Survival Poor for Elderly Admitted to Long-Term Acute Care Setting
Among older Medicare beneficiaries admitted to LTAC, more than one-third died in an inpatient setting.
Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk.
Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment.
More Social Contact at Age 60 Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
More frequent social contact during midlife linked to better subsequent cognitive trajectory.
Hearing Loss Takes Mental, Social, Physical Toll on Older People
Early identification and intervention could reduce risk for these poor health outcomes.
Substituting Physicians With NPs or PAs in Nursing Homes
Researchers sought to gain insight into how substitution of elderly care physicians by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or registered nurses in nursing homes contributed to the perceived quality of healthcare.
Postdischarge Fall-Related Injury a Top Readmission Diagnosis
FRI second-leading diagnosis for readmission with FRI and cognitive impairment at index admission.
NP, PA Workforce to Fill Cancer Care Gap for Older Adults
NPs and PAs who specialize in oncology are frequently grouped together, but there may be significant differences between the regions in which they practice and the type of malignancies they treat.
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