Diagnostic Criteria Proposed for Advanced-Age Proteinopathy
Gaps remain in understanding of limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy
Healthy Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Physical Impairment in Men
Findings seen for higher intake of vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lower intake of meat, sugary drinks
Poor Olfaction Tied to Elevated Long-Term Mortality in Seniors
Correlation evident for those who reported excellent-to-good health at baseline, not fair-to-poor health
Gender Differences Seen in Adverse Drug Reactions
Differences found in reaction symptoms and types of drugs tied to adverse reactions
Interdisciplinary Care Pathway Helps Manage Frail, Elderly Trauma Patients
Significant decreases seen in delirium, 30-day readmission, but not complications
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
But no association observed between sleep duration or quality and change in BP drug use
PCI Beneficial for All Categories of Older AMI Patients
PCI linked to improved survival versus medical therapy for young-old, middle-old, and old-old patients
Low Socioeconomic Position Linked to Poor End-of-Life Care
People living in most deprived neighborhoods more likely to die in hospital, not receive palliative care
Over Half of Seniors Initiating Dialysis Die Within One Year
Higher one-year mortality tied to activity-of-daily-living dependence, age ≥85, at least four comorbidities
Many Seniors Will Be Unable to Afford Care They Need by 2029
Many middle-income seniors are projected to need level of care provided in senior housing
