2025 December - 38 articles
Introduction: White coat hypertension in geriatric patients can complicate dental procedures in the presence of intense anxiety. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined approach of psychological intervention and sedation for the contro...
Background/Objectives: Conversations about end-of-life care or advance care planning are often difficult and emotionally challenging to initiate. Tailoring messages to the specific audiences can make these sensitive discussions more manageable and ef...
Background and Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of chronic pain. In refractory cases, cooled radiofrequency (CRF) of the genicular nerves is indicated. However, recent studies suggest that traditional targets may be insufficient, pro...
Background: Population aging has led to a rise in dementia prevalence, increasing the demand for innovative care models. Telemedicine offers an opportunity to improve access, continuity, and caregiver support for older adults with cognitive impairmen...
Background/Objectives: Delirium, an acute cognitive disturbance, is often unrecognized by family or friend care partners, contributing to delayed interventions and negative health outcomes. UnderstandingDelirium.ca is an e-learning lesson developed t...
Background/Objective: Hip fractures in older adults are a major public health concern due to their high rates of morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability. Although surgical and postoperative care have improved, recovery outcomes remain highly v...
Background: We report UK findings from Music Interventions for Depression and Dementia in Elderly care (MIDDEL), a cross-national, clustered, randomised trial undertaken in 2018–2023 to evaluate the effectiveness of music interventions for depr...
Background/Objectives: Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is a common arrhythmia in the elderly and carries a high risk of cardioembolic stroke. Oral anticoagulation is central to prevention, with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) increasingly...
Objective: The non-verbal nature of the Clock Drawing Test (CDT) suggests it is a suitable cognitive screening instrument for populations with lower educational levels and/or language barriers. This study evaluates whether the CDT is a valid screenin...
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder among the elderly, with its incidence increasing as the population ages. Despite the predominance of patients with PD aged 75 years and older in clinical settings, l...
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the agreement between calf circumference (CC) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in assessing muscle mass, and to determine how possible discrepancies influence the diagnosis of malnutrition and its r...
Background/Objectives: In rural communities, caregivers of people living with dementia face limited access to support services. Digital interventions offer potential solutions for support. This paper reports on the evaluation of Verily Connect, a web...
Background/Objectives: Although information and communication technology (ICT) offers opportunities to address challenges, evidence among frail populations is limited. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of an ICT-based interventio...
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Background: Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) are caused by a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacillus and are defined by more than three episodes of watery diarrhoea per day. CDI is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults, par...
Background/Objectives: The study aimed to examine the impact of allostatic load on healthy ageing over a decade and whether social participation attenuates this relationship among older American adults. Methods: Data were extracted from three waves (...
Introduction: While pet ownership (PO) is generally associated with better psychological health, research does not consistently demonstrate this relationship among community living older adults. Pet attachment has been suggested as a mechanism for th...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of a single cycle of incobotulinumtoxinA versus placebo in pooled data from older patients (aged ≥65 years) with upper limb spasticity (ULS). Methods: This study w...
Background: With the global population rapidly aging, resilience has emerged as a critical determinant of healthy aging. While many factors are associated with resilience, a comprehensive synthesis is needed to inform targeted interventions and polic...
Background/Objective: The first-year postoperative mortality in elderly hip fracture patients is between 15 and 36%. Current scientific evidence indicates that morbidity and mortality are impacted by time of admission to surgery in hip fracture patie...
Background: Advances in diagnosis and treatment have led to a growing population of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Despite increasing life expectancy, their clinical needs—especially in older age—remain poorly defined. Cardi...
Ageing literature, while growing in huge volume in the past decades, is still largely dominated by frameworks and topics of frailty and decline. A shift in attention to conceptualising ageing more holistically to include psychosocial and emotional as...
Background: Population aging in Poland has led to rising healthcare needs, but comprehensive evidence on long-term utilization patterns is limited. This study aimed to analyze healthcare use and disease burden among older adults, with particular focu...
Background/Objectives: Adjustment to aging is a key indicator of positive aging and psychological maturity, influenced by cultural and social contexts. This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Adjustment to Aging...
Background: Locus of control (LoC) may shape how older adults appraise aging, particularly in acute geriatric rehabilitation. Evidence linking internal/external LoC to domain-specific Views on Aging (VoA, containing Physical Loss, Social Loss, Person...
Background/Objectives: Identifying adults at high risk of frailty and implementing appropriate interventions are critical for extending healthy life expectancy. This retrospective cohort study examined whether abdominal obesity predicts frailty progr...
Background: Apathy is a neuropsychiatric symptom that is frequently present in nursing-home residents, including residents with Korsakoff’s syndrome (KS). Although apathy is common in KS, treatment guidelines are lacking. The Shared Action for...
Background: Although equine-assisted interventions (EAI) are gaining growing attention, their scientific evaluation among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) living in nursing homes remains limited. This study aimed to explore the lived e...
Background/Objectives: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently coexist in older adults. Sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are recommended for renal and heart protection, yet their use in routine care r...
Background/Objectives: The global aging population faces rising rates of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders. This review explores how physical exercise influences brain health in aging, focusing on mechanisms, moderators, and personali...
Objective: This study aimed to explore the direct relationships between social determinants and behavioral clusters, as well as their potential indirect associations mediated by edentulism. Methods: Information on social variables (collected in Wave...
Background/Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) often begins with episodic memory deficits, detectable in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The Loewenstein–Acevedo Scales of Semantic Interference and Learning (LASSI-L) shows promise for ea...
Background: Given the healthcare challenges older people and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are faced with, it becomes critical to explore how older transgender individuals experience discrimination in healthcare settings. Objectives: We followed the...
Background/Objective: The sequelae of COVID-19 on geriatric health is profound, yet its consequences on mental well-being remain insufficiently elucidated, particularly in older adults with musculoskeletal conditions. This study aimed to explore the...
Introduction: Older patients are often exposed to medications with anticholinergic activity. Anticholinergic burden (ACB) from medicines is linked to adverse health outcomes. However, healthcare professionals’ familiarity with ACB remains poor,...
Background/Objective: In the context of global aging, maintaining daily habits such as adequate nutrition and regular exercise are essential to achieve healthy aging. Therefore, the preservation of swallowing and physical functions is fundamental. Ja...
Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, reduces independence and quality of life in older adults. Strength exercise (STR) mitigates these age-related declines, but evidence of short-term effectiveness rem...
Background/Objectives: Obesity is currently a global pandemic and a major risk factor for the development of chronic disease and increased mortality. Common methods used to define obesity, such as body mass index (BMI), do not accurately reflect body...
