BMC Geriatrics

Abstract Background Delirium is a frequent and serious neuropsychiatric syndrome in older adults. People living with dementia are at particularly high risk of developing delirium. In nursing homes, where dementia prevalence is high, delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) represents a major clinical challenge and research gap. Aim of the study is to produce reliable data on prevalence and inciden…

Cognitive decline and loneliness are important challenges in later life. Although walking-based interventions may support cognitive and psychosocial health, less is known about how these outcomes change over time or whether baseline physical capacity explains individual differences in their trajectories. This study examined the parallel growth trajectories of cognitive function and loneliness dur…

Understanding the dynamics of elderly suicides is of great importance for the development of effective prevention strategies. This study aims to identify the characteristics of elderly suicides and to assess the impact of the pandemic on these incidents. In this study, we retrospectively analysed the suicides of adults aged 65 years and over who died by suicide in Turkey between 01/01/2014 and 31…

To identify latent symptom profiles of dignity-related distress among older adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and to explore the associated sociodemographic and clinical factors, aiming to inform targeted care strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to 20, 2025, involving 382 older adults with IAD recruited from 39 tertiary hospitals across Sichuan Provinc…

Abstract Objectives Falls are a major geriatric syndrome associated with significant morbidity and mortality in older adults. The Magnetic Resonance Parkinsonism Index (MRPI) is a neuroimaging biomarker reflecting brainstem structural alterations; however, its role in fall risk among non-parkinsonian older adults remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether the MRPI is independently ass…

Older adults face an elevated risk of tuberculosis (TB), yet they frequently present with atypical or asymptomatic clinical features, leading to major diagnostic delays. This study evaluated the feasibility, diagnostic yield, and epidemiological insights of a novel “double X plus AI” active case-finding (ACF) strategy embedded within the routine annual health check-up program for community-dwelli…

Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between normal aging and dementia in which preventive interventions may help delay cognitive decline. Multicomponent non-pharmacological interventions (NPTs) combining physical, cognitive, and psychosocial components have shown promising results; however, the available evidence remains heterogeneous. Objective Synthesize…

This study investigated the associations between hemoglobin (Hb) levels and comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) parameters in patients aged ≥ 60 years and explored the ability of Hb concentration to discriminate concurrent CGA-defined impairments. In this retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care geriatric outpatient clinic in Türkiye (May 2023–December 2025), 432 pati…

Anemia significantly impairs the quality of life and overall health status of the geriatric population. This study aims to investigate microcytic and macrocytic disorders along with anemia risk factors in home care patients aged 65 and over to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. This study was conducted through a retrospective review of the records of 614 individuals aged over 65 registered…

Abstract Background Age-friendly environments are increasingly recognised as essential for supporting participation, autonomy, and healthy ageing. In residential care facilities (RCFs) for older adults, the built environment interacts with organisational practices to shape opportunities for person-centred care and rehabilitation. However, limited knowledge exists regarding how architectural confi…

Abstract Background Behavioural risk factors (BRFs) negatively impact health and well-being across life course, including older age. Data on their prevalence among older adults in Germany are scarce. This study examines prevalence of single BRFs — alcohol use, smoking, insufficient vegetable and fruit consumption, physical inactivity, and obesity — and identifies BRF combinations with a focus on …

Malnutrition, dehydration, and depressive symptoms are common and clinically important conditions in older adults. Although these conditions are frequently assessed separately, studies evaluating them together in primary care settings are limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition, dehydration, and depressive symptoms and to evaluate the associations among these conditi…