The PPSV23—a long-standing, safe pneumococcal vaccine—and the newer PCV13 have both been recommended for adults aged 65 years and older. In a new study, researchers aimed to compare the safety profiles of...
Experts recently developed and tested the effectiveness of a hospital risk score that uses routinely collected data to predict frailty and related adverse outcomes among adults aged 75 years or older.
Previous studies have indicated that anxiety predicts cognitive deterioration in older adults and in those with mild cognitive impairment. In a recent systematic review, researchers aimed to assess whether...
The authors of a recent study aimed to determine whether the duration and level of exposure to different classes of anticholinergic drugs is associated with subsequent risk of incident dementia.
The use of potentially inappropriate medications is common among older adults with dementia. In a recent study, researchers examined patterns of medication use following dementia diagnosis, and compared...
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2012 recommendations for the prevention of falls in older adults aged 65 years and older without osteoporosis or vitamin D deficiency.
Researchers have sought to update estimates of the number of older adults prescribed high-risk anticholinergics, citing an analysis of data from more than 96,000 physician visits made from 2006 to 2015. ...
For older adults with chronic conditions and complex care needs, transitioning between levels of care and care settings is common. Researchers have identified 5 essential themes for consistent and supported...
Some evidence suggests that harmful alcohol consumption has increased among older people. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of various interventions in reducing alcohol intake in...
Although the association between AF and dementia is well known, it is still unclear whether oral anticoagulant treatment is protective of cognitive function in patients with AF. The results of a new study...
