Tag: Seniors
Rate of Deaths From Falls in Seniors Up From 2007 to 2016
Rate increased in almost every demographic category; largest increase for those aged ≥85 years
Doctors Generally Confident With Deprescribing for Elderly
Lack of time and difficulty engaging patients, caregivers reported as barriers to deprescribing
Elder Abuse Not Associated With Risk of Chronic Pain
Findings based on two-year follow-up of a large, community-dwelling cohort in Malaysia
Polypharmacy Linked to Poorer Cognitive, Physical Capability
Stronger negative associations for participants with polypharmacy at age 60 to 64 years and at 69 years
Preserved Neurogenesis in Hippocampus of Healthy Seniors
Older adults have less angiogenesis, neuroplasticity; smaller quiescent progenitor pool in anterior-mid DG
Eating Veggies Found to Protect Against Atherosclerosis in Women
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts are most beneficial
Older Adults Believe Marijuana Can Be Effective for Pain
Most older adults support its use when recommended by doctor; some support its use for anyone
‘Nontrivial’ Number of Seniors Lack a Personal Physician
Lacking a personal physician is more common for some vulnerable groups
Cervical Cancer Frequently Diagnosed After Age 65
Almost 20 percent of cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in women older than 65
Falls in Elderly Patients Cost $50 Billion Annually
Findings include medical costs attributed to fatal and nonfatal falls; costs for fatal falls $754 million
