Tag: Seniors
Adult Day Services With Specialized Care Have Higher Proportion With Dementia
42.2 percent have dementia in adult day services centers providing specialized care versus 22.7 percent in nonspecialized centers
Few Older U.S. Adults Using Direct-to-Consumer Health Care Services
Only one in 13 have used at least one direct-to-consumer health care service, according to a survey
Older Adults Average 20.7 Total Health Care Contact Days a Year
Factors linked to more ambulatory contact days include younger age, female sex, White race, non-Hispanic ethnicity
Outdoor Artificial Light at Night Tied to New Exudative AMD
Association found to be stronger with higher levels of exposure, but only significant in urban areas
Lower Cutoff Points for Montreal Cognitive Assessment Needed
High false-positive rate seen when used in primary care with diverse patient population
State Variance Seen in Requirements to Report Medically Impaired Drivers
Barriers to physician reporting include limited online reporting instructions, anonymous reporting options, and legal protections
Motor Vehicle Crashes Increased in Year After Incident Migraine Among Seniors
Prevalent migraine not associated with MVCs in subsequent two years but is linked to small reductions in driving days
Half of Global Population May Have a Mental Disorder by Age 75 Years
Gender differences seen in prevalence, timing, and most common mental disorders
Statin Initiation Cuts Mortality in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
Findings seen among older adults with stage 3 to 4 disease with no prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Thyrotoxicosis Linked to Risk for Incident Cognitive Disorder
Exogenous thyrotoxicosis remained a significant risk factor for cognitive disorders when stratified by cause and severity
