geriatrics

Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates.

Many people know that staying active can help improve sleep. However, scientists have not always agreed on which type of exercise works best. Some studies suggest that light activities like walking or stretching are enough. Others say moderate exercise, such as jogging, is more effective. There are also studies that show vigorous exercise, like swimming, […] The post Best exercise for better slee…

Anemia is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when the body does not have enough hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Without enough oxygen, the body’s organs cannot work as well as they should. Many people think anemia only causes tiredness, weakness, or pale skin. However, new research […] The post Low blood levels may quietly raise dementia ris…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)in the geriatric population present unique diagnostic and management challenges. Improper classification and treatment plans contribute to increased morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality. This Doctor of Nursing staff education aimed to address a gap in Advanced Practice Provider knowledge regarding the differentiation of complicated versus uncomplicated UTIs in …

Medications that affect the brain are commonly used in older adults, but they can sometimes do more harm than good. Drugs such as antipsychotics, sleeping pills, and anxiety medications can cause side effects like confusion, falls, and worsening memory. These risks are especially serious for people who already have cognitive problems, such as dementia. A […] The post Study shows why many older ad…

Breathing is something most people do without thinking, but it can become more difficult with age. As the body grows older, the lungs naturally lose some of their strength and flexibility. However, new research shows that obesity may make this problem worse in older adults. Scientists recently shared their findings at the 2026 American Physiology […] The post Why obesity may make breathing harder…

Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions.

BackgroundTo assess the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic gastric perforation repair combined with quadruple therapy for treating acute gastric ulcer perforation in the elderly.MethodClinical data of 92 elderly patients with acute gastric ulcer perforation admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to May 2023 were retrospectively collected. According to the treatment they received, patients were…

Initial prescriptions for medications affecting cognition, such as antipsychotics, are disproportionately likelier to come from acute and post-acute settings such as emergency rooms, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities than they are from doctors' offices, new UCLA research suggests.

BackgroundOlder adults frequently develop disabling adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from standard-dose medications despite lacking clear organ pathology and presenting with normal serum electrolyte values. Traditional explanations focusing on altered pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics inadequately explain why adverse effects often span multiple organ systems and resist prediction by standard clin…

Older adults recovering from serious blood clots often face long periods of hospitalization or rehabilitation due to a higher rate of recurrence.

PurposeThe mechanism linking postoperative sleep duration to postoperative delirium (POD) remains unclear. This study examined the potential indirect pathway involving depressive symptoms (assessed via the PHQ-9) in the association between postoperative sleep duration and POD.MethodsWe included 500 patients aged ≥ 65 years undergoing unilateral total hip or knee arthroplasty under general anesthe…

BackgroundMalnutrition has been suggested as an important contributor to postoperative delirium (POD). The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI), a simple indicator based on serum albumin and body weight, has been increasingly evaluated in surgical patients. This meta-analysis aimed to clarify the association between GNRI and the risk of POD.MethodsPubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were search…

BackgroundOlder patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) frequently encounter challenges, including a diminished capacity for self-management, a high prevalence of negative emotions, and cognitive decline and physiological changes attributable to long-term disease burden, leading to compromised glycemic control and impaired quality of life. Traditional diabetes nursing interventions often la…

ObjectiveDecision-making capacity evaluations are decision-specific and typically rely on integrated evidence from interview-based assessments of decisions, functional abilities, collateral history, and behavioural observations, with cognitive testing providing supportive (non-determinative) evidence. Telehealth models, including teleneuropsychology, have potential to expand access to capacity-re…

Some medications affect your brain and nervous system. Side effects can include an increased risk of confusion, falls, and hospitalization. This risk is higher for people with dementia—a brain disorder that causes memory loss and difficulty thinking clearly. A new study showed that many people with dementia are taking medicines that may not be safe […] The post Certain medications riskier for peo…

Home is often where recovery begins after being hospitalized for a serious illness. But for some people, it may also be where gaps in care arise.

Frailty is not a single disease with a single cause: it arises from the effects of chronic inflammation, muscle loss, vascular ageing, immune dysfunction, and long-term stress. Because there is no single molecular target, most medical research has focused on managing the consequences of frailty, rather than reversing the condition

Feeling tired once in a while is normal for everyone. After a busy day or a poor night’s sleep, most people feel low in energy. However, for some older adults, tiredness does not go away. It becomes a daily problem that affects their mood, health, and quality of life. Many people think this kind of […] The post Dangerous causes of tiredness older people should not ignore appeared first on Knowrid…

When older adults are admitted to hospital, some suddenly become confused or disoriented. This condition is called delirium. It can happen quickly and may include trouble thinking clearly, memory problems, and changes in behavior. Many people assume it is a short-term problem caused by illness, but new research suggests it may have long-lasting effects. A major study published in The Lancet Healt…