Geriatrics, Volume 10, Issue 3

Background/Objectives: Frailty is a multifactorial condition influenced by physical and psychosocial factors. Understanding longitudinal changes in these domains may guide prevention strategies. This study examines the relationship between frailty st...

With the growing incidence of dementia among patients, optimal care for patients and caregivers is becoming crucial [...]

Background: Associations between high physical activity (PA) levels and incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is found in some earlier studies. We aim to study the association between levels of PA and AF in two cohorts. Methods: We used data from the Upp...

Background: Dementia is a syndrome with a high global prevalence that includes a number of progressive diseases of the brain affecting various cognitive domains such as memory and thinking and the performance of daily activities. It manifests as symp...

Background: Falls in older adults are a major barrier to healthy longevity. Recent studies suggest that muscle quality is associated with fall risk. This study aimed to determine whether a functional muscle quality index (MQI) using the 5-repetition...

Background/Objectives: Research suggests that attitudes toward aging significantly impact health and well-being outcomes in older adults and are influenced by various factors. Our study aims to identify gender differences in attitudes toward aging am...

Background: Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to psychosomatic dysfunction associated with aging, with sarcopenia being a major contributing factor. Metabolic-syndrome-related metabolic diseases are recognized as risk factors for sarcopen...

Background/Objectives: This study aims to explore how gender influences the role of informal caregivers aged 65 years, considering the increasing involvement of men in caregiving due to longer life expectancy and societal norms. Methods: A two-year c...

Background/Objectives: Old age and cognitive impairment/dementia are risk factors for falling and fall-related injuries. We have, in a previous study in persons with cognitive impairment, shown that falls were associated with frailty, reduced physica...

This paper draws on stories of receiving the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, which emerged from a broader narrative study exploring beliefs about exercise and challenges facing people with Parkinson’s disease. Background/Objectives: By...

Background: Periodontal health is closely related to systemic health and crucial for healthy aging. Periodontal disease is prevalent among older adults due to declined systemic conditions, medication side effects, and reduced dexterity and cognition....

Introduction: Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) are the most common vertebral fractures, usually osteoporotic, with rising incidence. The natural history of VCFs-related pain remains unclear, and treatment protocols are still being evaluated, ran...

Background: Experiencing agitation can be particularly distressing for people with dementia and their caregivers. Using technologies to detect agitation can help monitor and intervene when agitation occurs, potentially reducing overall care and suppo...

Background/Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections are widespread, and the risk factors for carbapenemase-producing CRE (CP-CRE) infections are known. Non-CP-CRE (NCP-CRE) infections occur frequently; however, the associate...

Background/Objectives: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity in older adults, particularly those with multiple comorbidities. A multidisciplinary approach addressing physical, psychological, and environmental factors is essential for reducing fall r...

Background/Objectives: Older adults with mild cognitive impairment often exhibit reduced postural control and increased fall risk. As fall-related injuries consume substantial healthcare resources, the development of fall-preventive interventions is...

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between osteoporosis and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) burden in stroke-free individuals, as well as its specific imaging markers, including lacunes, enlarged perivascular spaces (EP...

Background/Objectives: Neuropsychological testing is key in defining cognitive profiles at early stages of dementia. More importantly, the detection of subtle cognitive changes, such as subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs), an understudied phenomen...

Objective: To identify factors influencing the structure and functioning of long-term residential care facilities for older adults worldwide, in order to uncover practices and support evidence-based improvements in care delivery. Method: An overview...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to explore the validity of various generic bedside screening tools, and combinations of these, for capturing dysphagia as compared to aspiration/penetration found through the Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of S...

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the self-administered Timed Up and Go (TUG) test—a gold standard for fall risk screening—by comparing it to the traditional face-to-face assessment conducted by a ph...

Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the main factors that influence the quality of life of caregivers in the context of home care for the elderly. Methodology: This is a mixed-methods study with a qualitative–quantitative approach, c...

Background/Objectives: Serious infections in older adults are associated with substantial mortality and morbidity. Diagnosis is challenging because of the non-specific presentation and overlap with pre-existing comorbidities. The objective of this st...