geriatrics

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 — Talking to a counselor before major surgery might boost seniors’ recovery following a procedure, a new study says.Mental health coaching before surgery can help reduce seniors’ risk of post-surgery anxiety and depression...

Facing major surgery is stressful, but for older adults, unaddressed anxiety and depression can impede physical recovery. A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that starting an intervention before surgery -- one that combines mental health coaching with optimization of medications that may increase risks for older adults -- reduces …

Facing major surgery is stressful, but for older adults, unaddressed anxiety and depression can impede physical recovery. A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that starting an intervention before surgery -- one that combines mental health coaching with optimization of medications that may increase risks for older adults -- reduces …

Older adults commonly struggle with chronic pain, with an estimated 36 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 65 reported experiencing pain most days or every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That pain can be even more challenging for those living in rural communities, with less access to pain specialists and healthcare resources.

Dr. John A. Batsis was recently recognized by The Obesity Societywith the 2026 George L. Blackburn Award for Excellence in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Batsis will be formally honored at the Society’s 44th annual meeting this November. Throughout his professional career, Dr. Batsis has dedicated himself to caring for older adults. In his role as a clinician-researcher, he examines the impact of obesity …

Objectiveto determine the proportion of patients aged 75 years or older with chronic kidney disease and an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2, for whom at least one medication-related treatment modification was proposed following the structured review.MethodsA single-centre, uncontrolled longitudinal study evaluating a structured medication review and the subsequent implement…

Not all older people need these medications, and they can carry increased risks.

BackgroundFalls represent a major clinical and financial challenge for healthcare systems. Accurately predicting first falls remains challenging, especially when using routinely collected data.ObjectiveDevelop and evaluate a predictive model to identify elderly people at risk of first fall—defined as a fall after a 90-day fall-free period—in the Basque Country using routinely collected health rec…

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of PIMs and identify associated factors in older Chinese outpatients with depression, using a combined evaluation based on the 2023 Beers criteria and the 2017 Chinese criteria.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a provincial tertiary psychiatric hospital in China, enrolling older outpatients (≥ 65 years) diagnosed with depression. PIM status was i…

Older adults who struggle to consistently obtain enough food may face risks that reach far beyond hunger. A University of Michigan study suggests that food insecurity in later adulthood is strongly associated with probable dementia, with the highest estimated risk among people who experienced food insecurity during both middle age and later life. Food security […] The post Struggling to Afford Fo…

Older adults sometimes become suddenly confused after surgery, even when the operation itself goes well. A new study from UVA Health may help explain why this condition, known as postoperative delirium, has been linked to a greater risk of later memory problems and dementia. Delirium is different from dementia. It usually appears quickly and can […] The post Surgery Delirium May Increase Dementia…

Peer-reviewed research provides proof of concept that an app based on the DICE approach can improve outcomes for caregivers and people living with dementia.

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence will host four seminars focused on aging, geriatrics and gerontology for its fall 2026 CGNE Seminar Series.