Tag: Nursing Homes / Elder Care
Seniors With RSV-Linked Hospitalization Have Increased Cardiovascular Outcomes
Patients hospitalized with RSV have greater risk for subsequent heart failure events compared with patients with influenza, UTI, fracture
ENDO: Osteoporosis Treatment Benefits Elderly Patients With Fragility Fracture
Benefits include lower incidence of all-cause mortality, hospitalizations
Telehealth Intervention Beneficial for Seniors With Metastatic Cancer
Significant improvements in physical function, mood, quality of life, and symptom burden at three months
Higher Social Engagement Tied to Lower Four-Year Risk for Death in Older Adults
Association partly mediated by decreased biological aging and higher physical activity levels
Development of Severe Impairment Common in Long-Term Care Residents
Severe impairment often presents near the end of life for long-term care residents
Binge Drinking in Retirement Tied to More Depressive Symptoms
Overall, retirement associated with higher levels of depression
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Seniors
Better performance seen across five cognitive domains
Discontinuing Cholinesterase When Starting Memantine Not Tied to Institutionalization Care
Discontinuation tied to lower risk for fall-related injury
Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
Older adults with ADRD and polypharmacy experience more symptoms, have negative health outcomes
RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in Adults
Substantial burden seen in terms of hospitalizations, ICU admissions, in-hospital deaths, especially in those aged 75 years and older
