Geriatric Illnesses Archives - Clinical Advisor

Medication Management of Opioids, Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults

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Natalie R. Baker, DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE, GS-C, FAANP

April 22, 2021

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

April 16, 2021

Older adults with recent mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnoses have an increased risk for attempting suicide.

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Hand Grip Strength Linked to Greater Bone Size, Strength in Older Individuals

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Sheila Jacobs

April 16, 2021

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.

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Nondrug Interventions Can Help Alleviate Depression in Patients With Dementia

April 9, 2021

For people with dementia with symptoms of depression, without a major depressive disorder, nondrug interventions are more efficacious than drug interventions.

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Recent Gerontological Literature Highlights Include Best Practices for Person-Centered Nursing

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Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN

March 25, 2021

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.

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CNS-Active Polypharmacy Examined in Older Adults With Dementia

March 19, 2021

A total of 13.9% percent of community-dwelling older adults with dementia meet the criterion for CNS-active polypharmacy.

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Increasing Age, Immunosuppression Associated With Less Protection By Influenza Vaccine

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Jessica Nye

March 17, 2021

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.

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More Social and Cognitive Activity Means Fewer Insomnia Symptoms in Older Adults

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Mary Stroka

March 11, 2021

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.