Hearing and memory are both critical aspects of older adults’ daily communication and social interactions. A deeper understanding about how aging affects performance in these areas calls for an exploration of. A recent study conducted at the University of Toronto and published in the journal Psychology and Aging, explored the…
Disability not only is associated with major adverse health outcomes, it makes an older adult require support due to challenges or dependency in performing activities essential to maintaining an independent lifestyle. The proportion of disabled older adults is a critical determinant of a society’s capability to overcome the problems of…
According to a recent article from Medical News Today, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors authorized the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for treatment and rehabilitation of older adult patients with hip fractures, as well as postoperative direction to facilitate in preventing the recurrence of fractures. Hip…
Many older adults with dementia suffer from cognitive impairments and experience depressive symptoms. These symptoms have the potential to reduce physical activities and mental wellbeing, impair social or occupational abilities, and debilitate health-related quality of life. Moreover, research has shown that depressive symptoms are significantly related to aggravated psychological functions…
The use of opioids in long-term care is prevalent. According to a recent report, 65 percent of residents in nursing home care facilities in the US used opioids for pain. A recent study investigated the opioid doses given to these residents due to their association with a variety of dose-dependent…
The International Diabetes Foundation has reported that by 2035, the number of patients with diabetes will increase to 590 million. The largest rise is projected among older adults, with an expected 252.8 million cases in 2035. Diabetes is one of the primary causes of disease burden among older adults. Not…
A recent study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association that explored whether the effects of depressive symptoms and antidepressant use at baseline predicted the subsequent decline in physical capability and number of hospitalizations in nursing home residents in Hong Kong. A supplement purpose was to…
Dementia is prevalent in the ever-growing aging population. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Although it is well known that physical exercise can enhance the well being of older adults by improving mobility, physical function, cognition and mood, and preventing falls, not much research has been done…
Depression is a debilitating psychological illness that is prevalent in the older adult population living in long-term care settings. According to a report from the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA), older adult residents in long-term care are 3 to 4 times more likely to have depression compared…
Frailty among older adults is known to be associated with a large variety of adverse health outcomes. Frail older adults are vulnerable to experiencing disability, falls, institutionalization, hospitalization, and increase in mortality. Among these risks, falls are the primary cause of mortality in older adults. Given that the older adult…