Geriatrics, Volume 10, Issue 5

Background: Frailty is a common syndrome amongst older individuals characterized by a progressive long-term loss of physical and or cognitive resilience. Given the high prevalence and chronic conditions and the lack of literature on frailty among rur...

Background: Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome reflecting reduced physiological reserve, increasingly recognized as a relevant factor in the clinical assessment of older adults with cognitive disorders. Objective: To explore the association betwe...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a growing public health issue disproportionately affecting adults 65 years and older. This growing trend is accompanied by rising economic, social, emotional, and physical costs, both for patients and their caregiver...

Background: Although research has been conducted on older adults and social media, the relationship between social media use and social isolation remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the relationship between social isolation and the frequency...

Background: Older adults are at elevated risk of falls, especially when prescribed AEDs (AEDs) for neuropathic pain. The sedative and neuropsychiatric effects of these agents contribute significantly to fall-related morbidity. However, existing studi...

Background/Objectives: Depression accompanying hypertension increases the burden of illness and negatively affects patients’ lives. However, depression among elderly with cardiovascular diseases in general and hypertension in specific has not b...

Background/Objectives: Home healthcare assistants (HHCAs) play a vital role in supporting older adults to remain in their homes. Yet, this work is often performed under conditions of emotional strain, limited resources, and systemic undervaluation. T...

Background/objectives: Aging is associated with a decline in physiological and cognitive functions. Periodontitis, a disease affecting the periodontal tissues, increases in prevalence with age. Bacteria and inflammatory mediators resulting from perio...

Background: This 2-year longitudinal study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between incidence of knee pain and ground reaction force (GRF) in stepping motion in older adults. Methods: In all, 29 older participants, aged 50 and over (11...

Background: The increase in life expectancy has led to a higher prevalence of chronic conditions, including widespread pain (WP), which often compromises functional independence and quality of life in older adults. WP is strongly associated with limi...