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.
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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.
Flu Shot More Popular Than COVID-19 Vaccine Among Older Adults
Older adults are less likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine than a flu vaccine, according to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Should Older Adults Consider Returning to College? Recent Highlights From Gerontological Literature
A push for higher education and continuous mental engagement among older adults is a central theme throughout this month’s most important findings in gerontology literature.
Rural Medicare Beneficiaries With AD Survive Less Than Urban Counterparts
Compared to urban counterparts, rural Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer Disease have shorter survival and spend more time in nursing homes.
US Nursing Homes Seeing Increase in New COVID-19 Cases
There has been an increase in nursing home cases of COVID-19 that parallels the recent spike in new cases in the general US population.
Update on Alzheimer Dementia Spectrum: Diagnosis and Management
Although the cause of Alzheimer disease is not clear, recent advances in research have furthered the understanding of Alzheimer dementia as a continuum.
Geriatric Polypharmacy: When and How to Deprescribe Medications
Deprescribing is necessary in a healthcare environment where patients are managed by multiple providers and take multiple medications.
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