Tdap Vaccination Reduces Dementia Risk in Older Adults
GAPNA discusses findings that Tdap vaccination may reduce dementia, explores vaccine hesitancy in older adults, and looks at the health effects of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Geriatric Illnesses
Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Older Patients
Memory recall better for up to 3 years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs vs nonpenetrant counterparts
Reducing Social Isolation Is Key to Successful Aging
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, that more than 60% of US adults were lonely; these numbers only increased during the pandemic. Clinicians should focus more time on the psychological and social factors of aging to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Optimizing Care in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19
GAPNA expert discusses vaccine hesitancy among LTC staff, a mobile unit for administering monoclonal antibodies, and helping residents keep social connections during the pandemic
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.
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.
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