Tag: Seniors
Occupational Therapy Ups Functioning in Frail Seniors
Significant increases seen in mobility, functioning in daily living activities, and social participation
Brain Changes May Mark Risk of Financial Exploitation in Seniors
Differences in brain regions associated with social, emotional function seen in financially exploited seniors
Alcohol Consumption Trending Upward Among Older Adults
Among women age 60+, trend upward in prevalence of current drinking, binge drinking
Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
A post-op voiding care protocol recommended in elderly, after long surgeries
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
Advanced Age Need Not Deter Surgery for Cutaneous Tumors
No difference in complications between those aged 90 years and older and those 75 to 80 years
Physical Function Should Be Goal of Care for Elderly CVD Patients
Older adults respond to exercise interventions, which should aim to increase functional capacity
Low Serum Levels of DHEAS Predict Fractures in Older Men
Inverse correlation for DHEAS levels with risk of any fracture, non-vertebral major osteoporotic fractures
Impaired Orthostatic BP Recovery Linked to Falls in Older Adults
Delayed recovery OH and sustained OH linked to incident falls, unexplained falls, injurious falls
Central Adiposity More Harmful Than Obesity in Older Women
While a few extra pounds don't up mortality risk, central adiposity does, study contends
