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Physical-functional fitness (PFF) assessments have become crucial tools for identifying physical frailty syndrome (PFS) in older adults, helping guide preventive and interventional strategies.
Stroke continues to be the second leading cause of death and a significant contributor to disability globally, with a more pronounced impact on older adults compared to other age groups. Along with evidence th...
Osteoporosis has become a significant public health concern that necessitates the application of appropriate techniques to calculate disease risk. Traditional methods, such as logistic regression,have been wid...
Although integrated care has been proposed as a promising approach to the challenges of fragmented geriatric care, a universally accepted implementation framework for integrated care for older adults living at...
Internet use is increasing among older adults worldwide, raising interest in its potential empowering effects on healthy aging. However, the relationship between internet use and frailty among older adults rem...
Sarcopenia predicts worse postoperative outcomes and lower survival rates in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). There is a scarcity of studies on the most effective assessment tools for detecting sarcopeni...
Globally, falls are considered a serious healthcare problem for aged care residents. Fall-risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) are medications that can increase the risk of falling, given their adverse effects. Medic...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, olderadult-focused community organizations played an essential role in supporting the wellbeing of older adults. Supporting older adults during this time required extensive modifi...
Stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging and requires a balance between thromboembolic prevention and bleeding. The comparison of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and...
Social interactions can have a beneficial effect on people with dementia (PWD). However, little is known about the details of social interactions in dementia, information that is useful for planning social int...
Older adults are the fastest-growing and most sedentary group in society. With sedentary behaviour associated with negative health outcomes, reducing sedentary time may improve overall well-being. Adults aged ...
With aging, changes occur in various body systems, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, and vestibular, leading to a decreased quality of life (QOL) and an increased fear of falling (FOF)...
Aged osteoporosis poses a significant threat to the well-being and longevity of older individuals, yet evidence regarding the relationship between osteoporosis risk and mortality among the elderly population i...
The present study aimed to explore the effect of different levels of physical activity on depression, instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and activities of daily living (ADLs) among older adults o...
With the rapid development of society, China is facing an increasingly serious problem of population aging. This trend poses new challenges to the labor force structure, public medical care construction and el...
Previous research has commonly regarded overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) as distinct disorders in terms of their underlying causes, clinical diagnosis, and treatment approache...
Depression, anxiety and loneliness are common among older patients. As a potential psychological buffer against these challenges, meaning in life (MIL) remains underexplored in longitudinal studies within this...
Decreased tongue strength, pressure, and endurance are key indicators in determining oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). This study aimed to examine the accuracy of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) in ass...
Depression is a common complication after a stroke that may lead to increased disability and decreased quality of life. The objective of this study was to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model...
With increasing age, individuals are more likely to experience physical disabilities, functional declines, and mobility limitations. Wearable robots or exoskeletons are relatively new technologies that can hel...
The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and masticatory function is poorly understood. This study aims to explore this association in community-dwelling individuals aged 75 years or older.
The original article was published in BMC Geriatrics 2024 24:795
This study investigates the association between elder abuse, pain with depression among older adults in India, with a focus on the interacting effect of gender. Elder abuse is a growing public health concern g...
Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are widely used as an alternative to the brominated flame retardant polybrominated diphenyl ethers. The effects of OPEs on the cognitive abilities of older adults remain unclear.
Studies have shown that palliative care delivered to people living with dementia (PLWD) in nursing homes (NHs) improves care quality and reduces potentially burdensome treatments. However, access to palliative...
Selecting the appropriate vascular access type for elderly patients before initiating hemodialysis presents a challenge, given their limited life expectancy and multiple comorbidities. This systematic review a...
When admitted to hospital for unplanned medical needs, the complexity of multiple conditions, including cognitive and mental health, might put older people at greater risk, affecting their survival. This study...
Hip fractures significantly impact older adults, leading to compromised mobility and various adverse outcomes. The importance of early post-surgery mobilization in regaining pre-fracture levels of mobility is ...
A large proportion of older adults are pre-frail. Interventions aimed at this group provide opportunity to reduce progression of physical frailty. The aim of this overview of reviews is to evaluate evidence fo...
Identifying cognitive impairment at an early stage is important to enable preventive treatment and lifestyle changes. As gait deviations precede cognitive impairment, the aim of this study was to investigate i...
Depression has a detrimental effect on an individual’s mental and musculoskeletal strength multiplying the risk of fall incidents. The current study aims to investigate the association between depression and f...
Postoperative hyperactive delirium is a common and serious complication in older patients undergoing surgery, but the association between delirium and mortality remains controversial. Compared to other deliriu...
Falls represent a significant health concern among the older adults, particularly geriatric cancer patients, due to their increased susceptibility from both age-related and cancer treatment-related factors. Th...
Previous studies have shown that the referral situation after cognitive screening is not optimistic. However, little is known about the situation in China. The current study assessed the cognitive function of ...
The use of dietary supplements (DS) has steadily increased over the last several decades, particularly among older adults, contributing to the growth of the multibillion-dollar DS industry. The cost of prescri...
Poor vision has been associated with physical dysfunction and falls in older adults, but it is not known whether particular types of visual impairment (VI) may predict greater rates of decline in mobility over...
The incidence of cardiovascular diseases among old individuals is on the rise with the growing trend of population aging. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is an important treatment modality for coronary ...
Frailty is a leading risk factor of falls, incapacitation, functional decline, and even death in aging populations globally. Clinical nurses play pivotal roles in screening, prevention, and intervention to rev...
Depression is prevalent among older adults, particularly those with somatic comorbidities, and is linked to cognitive decline and reduced quality of life. Driving may act as a protective factor by enhancing co...
As the global aging process accelerates, the older population is increasing annually, with the majority suffering from one or more chronic diseases. Due to the influence of chronic disease comorbidity, frailty...
The association between the sex of family caregivers and their perceived care burden has been examined thoroughly. The role of sex- and gender-related characteristics of these caregivers in this association re...
Falls represent the second leading cause of injury-related mortality among older adults globally. The occurrence of falls is the consequence of the interaction of numerous complex risk factors. The objective o...
The ARISCAT score, a prospectively developed generic classification for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), has shown excellent predictive performance in general surgery. However, there is no reliabl...
Based on age, period, and cohort, this study aimed to understand the trend of impairment of activities of daily living (ADL) and its influencing factors in older adults in China and to provide a basis for the ...
Family caregiver psychological distress during an older adult’s critical care hospitalization can compromise their well-being and ability to function in a supportive role for patient recovery. Understanding fa...
The purpose of this study was two-fold: (1) describe the relationship between patient or caregiver reported preparedness for care transitions, and acute care use in 30 days after discharge from a skilled nursi...
As the global population ages, obesity among older adults has become an increasing public health concern. Lifestyle factors, including physical activity (PA) and sleep, play a critical role in obesity preventi...
Under the definition of positive mental health, the present study focused on the emerging group of floating elderly to explore the impact and mediating mechanisms of bonding and bridging neighbourhood social c...
The global increase in the older adult population necessitates a comprehensive understanding of medication management to mitigate the risks associated with potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). These m...
Dementia is a group of chronic diseases characterised by cognitive impairment that progressively disrupts daily functioning and requires increasing levels of healthcare, social support, and long-term care. Sup...
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