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Geriatrics, Volume 11, Issue 1

2026 February - 18 articles

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Articles (18)

  • Article
  • Open Access

Age-Stratified Differences in Cardio–Reno–Metabolic Risk Profiles

  • Mihaela Simona Popoviciu and
  • Timea Claudia Ghitea

11 February 2026

Background: Susception to cardio–reno–metabolic disorders increases markedly with age; however, the dominant contributors to risk may differ across the adult life course. While metabolic abnormalities often predominate at younger ages, va...

  • Article
  • Open Access
166 Views
14 Pages

Planetary Health Diet Adherence and Medication Use in Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Luca Soraci,
  • Guido Gembillo,
  • Maria Elsa Gambuzza,
  • Edlin Villalta Savedra,
  • Chiara Chinigò,
  • Elvira Filicetti,
  • Mara Volpentesta,
  • Giada Ida Greco,
  • Domenico Santoro and
  • Andrea Corsonello

Background/Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults is frequently accompanied by substantial medication burden, increasing risks of adverse drug events and poor adherence. The Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI), emphasizing plant-base...

  • Article
  • Open Access
282 Views
13 Pages

Background: Advancing age is frequently associated with balance impairment, increased fall risk, and psychological distress, which together contribute to loss of independence and reduced quality of life. Yoga, as a mind–body practice, has the p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
229 Views
15 Pages

Background/Objectives: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of applying the Beers criteria in the community pharmacy setting and aid pharmacists in identifying and emphasizing adverse effects from potentially inappropriate medications (...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
159 Views
10 Pages

Activated Lymphocyte-Based Immunotherapy Plus Tomotherapy in an Older Patient with Stage III Lung Cancer: A Case Report

  • Anastasia Ganina,
  • Madina Karimova,
  • Dana Idrissova,
  • Aigul Brimova,
  • Manarbek Askarov and
  • Larissa Kozina

Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors and is associated with a high mortality rate, especially in aged patients. Immunotherapy is an effective method for treating lung cancer, particularly when used in combination with other treatmen...

  • Review
  • Open Access
372 Views
37 Pages

Late-Onset Depression in an Aging World: A Multidimensional Perspective on Risks, Mechanisms, and Treatment

  • Antonio Maria D’Onofrio,
  • Gaspare Filippo Ferrajoli,
  • Lodovico Maria Balzoni,
  • Marco Massetti,
  • Andrea Zanzarri,
  • Giuseppe Marano,
  • Marianna Mazza,
  • Alexia Koukopoulos,
  • Georgios D. Kotzalidis and
  • Giovanni Camardese
  • + 5 authors

Background: Late-onset depression (LOD) represents a distinct clinical and biological phenotype emerging in the context of global population ageing. This study aims to synthesize current evidence on the epidemiology, risk factors, mechanistic pathway...

  • Review
  • Open Access
364 Views
21 Pages

Background: Ageing profoundly alters endocrine regulation and nutrient metabolism, predisposing older adults to thyroid dysfunction. Iodine, an essential micronutrient, lies at the center of this vulnerability due to its narrow physiological range an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
278 Views
14 Pages

Adverse Drug Reaction-Related Hospital Admissions and Adverse Drug Events and Their Association with Short- and Long-Term Health Outcomes in Older Adults

  • Juliane Frydenlund,
  • David J. Williams,
  • Frank Moriarty,
  • Emma Wallace,
  • Ciara Kirke,
  • Kathleen Bennett and
  • Caitriona Cahir

Background: This study examined whether adverse drug reaction (ADR)-related hospital admissions or adverse drug events (ADE) in primary care are associated with changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), functional decline, and A&E visits...

  • Article
  • Open Access
288 Views
19 Pages

Relevance and Feasibility of a “Geriatric Delirium Pass” for Older Patients with Elective Surgeries: Findings from a Multi-Methods Study

  • Patrick Kutschar,
  • Chiara Muzzana,
  • Simon Krutter,
  • Ingrid Ruffini,
  • Bernhard Iglseder,
  • Giuliano Piccoliori,
  • Maria Flamm and
  • Dietmar Ausserhofer

Background/Objectives: Postoperative Delirium (POD) is a frequent complication in older patients undergoing elective surgery. Although multicomponent interventions are effective, deficits in interdisciplinary communication and intersectoral collabora...

  • Article
  • Open Access
559 Views
11 Pages

Background/Objectives: Current studies have shown that caregiving anxiety is associated with an individual’s dysfunctional thoughts. The aim of this study was to assess the mediating effect of caregivers’ forgiveness (benevolence, lack of...

  • Review
  • Open Access
525 Views
13 Pages

The Mouth–Mind Connection: Interplay of Oral and Mental Health in Older Adults

  • Alice Kit Ying Chan,
  • Joanna Cheuk Yan Hui,
  • Lindsey Lingxi Hu and
  • Chun Hung Chu

The global population aged 65 and older is expected to double from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion by 2050. Despite often being treated separately in clinical practice and policy, oral health and mental health are fundamentally interconnected in o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
515 Views
15 Pages

Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Diagnostic Thresholds and Handgrip Strength Measurement Tools

  • Eliana Hanna-Deschamps,
  • François R. Herrmann,
  • Diana Chirouzes,
  • Laurence Claudepierre Buratti,
  • Christophe Luthy,
  • Emilia Frangos,
  • Sophie Pautex,
  • Laurence Genton,
  • Dina Zekry and
  • Aline Mendes
  • + 1 author

Background: Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among hospitalized older adults and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Multiple diagnostic criteria exist, but the comparative implications of different handgrip strength (HGS) thresholds and measure...

  • Article
  • Open Access
514 Views
16 Pages

Effect of a Physio-Feedback Exercise Intervention Program on the Static Balance of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Jethro Raphael M. Suarez,
  • Kworweinski Lafontant,
  • Chitra Banarjee,
  • Rui Xie,
  • Joon-Hyuk Park and
  • Ladda Thiamwong

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of a physio-feedback exercise program (PEER) on the static balance of community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A clustered randomized controlled trial involving community-dwelling older ad...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
454 Views
13 Pages

Background: Depression in older adults is a multifactorial condition influenced by health status, functional capacity, and lifestyle factors. This study aimed to investigate the individual and combined associations of these factors with late-life dep...

  • Article
  • Open Access
620 Views
12 Pages

Background/Objectives: The cardiometabolic index (CMI) is a simple anthropometric–metabolic indicator that has recently gained attention as a marker of cardiometabolic risk. This study compared the associations and predictive utility of CMI, bo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,293 Views
22 Pages

Background/Objectives: Ageism is a pervasive form of prejudice that undermines health, social participation, and intergenerational solidarity, yet validated research tools for measuring ageism are lacking in many countries. The Fraboni Scale of Ageis...

  • Article
  • Open Access
416 Views
18 Pages

Exploring the Impact of a Digital Reading Program on Apathy Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Rural Canada: Insights from Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

  • Aderonke Agboji,
  • Shannon Freeman,
  • Davina Banner,
  • Joshua Armstrong,
  • Melinda Martin-Khan and
  • Alexandria Freeman-Idemilih

Background/Objectives: Apathy, characterized by diminished motivation and reduced engagement in goal-directed behavior, is a prevalent concern among older adults, particularly in rural communities where opportunities for meaningful engagement may be...

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