Stroke in the very old: A study from the Philippine Neurological Association One Database
CONCLUSIONS: Very old stroke patients have relatively more risk factors for stroke. In-hospital fatality rates are comparable between ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes. Risk factor modification, prevention of medical complications and optimisation of functional recovery are potential strategies in managing stroke in the very old.PMID:38217877 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13271 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maria Teresa Ca ñete Sofia Im Jose Leonard Pascual Robert Gan PNA1DB-Stroke Collaborators Source Type: research
Monitoring falls in residential aged care facilities: Agreement between falls incident reports and progress notes
CONCLUSIONS: There was substantial agreement between incident reports and progress records. These findings support the use of incident reports for identifying falls in research or to investigate the effectiveness of fall prevention strategies in residential aged care facilities.PMID:38217881 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13276 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rik Dawson Annie Feng Juliana S Oliveira Leanne Hassett Catherine Sherrington Marina B Pinheiro Source Type: research
Poor mobility and lower limb weakness are associated with three distinct depressive symptom trajectories over 6 years in older people
CONCLUSIONS: Timed Up and Go test times, Five Times Sit-to-Stand test performance, planned physical activity levels and knee extension strength are associated with three discrete depressive symptom trajectories. These clinical tests may help identify older adults aged 70-90 years at risk of developing depressive symptoms and help guide subsequent strength and mobility interventions.PMID:38217882 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13273 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lloyd L Y Chan Kim Delbaere Katya Numbers Ben Lam Jasmine Menant Daina L Sturnieks Julian N Trollor Matthew A Brodie Stephen R Lord Source Type: research
The prognostic validity of delirium severity as measured by Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOS scale) on adverse outcomes
CONCLUSION: Delirium severity as measured by DOS scale may be useful in predicting delirium duration and decline in mobility and function on discharge. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish if this finding can be replicated and whether delirium severity predicts additional adverse outcomes. Measuring delirium severity at diagnosis may be useful for communicating prognostic information to family members and setting expectations and treatment goals.PMID:38184824 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13263 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elyshia Ann Gray Champa Ranasinghe Hui-Shan Lin Source Type: research
'My pet can't come with me': Pets as a barrier against moving into supported accommodation
CONCLUSIONS: Many older people think about their pets when making a decision to move house, including considering whether a move to supported accommodation will be difficult for their pet. A perceived absence of pet-friendly supported accommodation may be contributing to sub-optimal decision-making by older people.PMID:38184842 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13262 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janette Collier Virginia Jane Lewis Pauleen Bennett Source Type: research
The prognostic validity of delirium severity as measured by Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOS scale) on adverse outcomes
CONCLUSION: Delirium severity as measured by DOS scale may be useful in predicting delirium duration and decline in mobility and function on discharge. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish if this finding can be replicated and whether delirium severity predicts additional adverse outcomes. Measuring delirium severity at diagnosis may be useful for communicating prognostic information to family members and setting expectations and treatment goals.PMID:38184824 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13263 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elyshia Ann Gray Champa Ranasinghe Hui-Shan Lin Source Type: research
'My pet can't come with me': Pets as a barrier against moving into supported accommodation
CONCLUSIONS: Many older people think about their pets when making a decision to move house, including considering whether a move to supported accommodation will be difficult for their pet. A perceived absence of pet-friendly supported accommodation may be contributing to sub-optimal decision-making by older people.PMID:38184842 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13262 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janette Collier Virginia Jane Lewis Pauleen Bennett Source Type: research
The prognostic validity of delirium severity as measured by Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOS scale) on adverse outcomes
CONCLUSION: Delirium severity as measured by DOS scale may be useful in predicting delirium duration and decline in mobility and function on discharge. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish if this finding can be replicated and whether delirium severity predicts additional adverse outcomes. Measuring delirium severity at diagnosis may be useful for communicating prognostic information to family members and setting expectations and treatment goals.PMID:38184824 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13263 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elyshia Ann Gray Champa Ranasinghe Hui-Shan Lin Source Type: research
'My pet can't come with me': Pets as a barrier against moving into supported accommodation
CONCLUSIONS: Many older people think about their pets when making a decision to move house, including considering whether a move to supported accommodation will be difficult for their pet. A perceived absence of pet-friendly supported accommodation may be contributing to sub-optimal decision-making by older people.PMID:38184842 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13262 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janette Collier Virginia Jane Lewis Pauleen Bennett Source Type: research
Food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care settings: Findings of a nationwide survey
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insight into the food service and mealtime practices of over a third of Australian RAC homes. The findings of this survey may help to identify key targets for intervention to improve the food, nutrition and quality of life of aged care residents.PMID:38160440 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13258 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 31, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maddison L Mellow Natalie Luscombe-Marsh Pennie J Taylor Peter Kenny Kurt Lushington Source Type: research
Food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care settings: Findings of a nationwide survey
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insight into the food service and mealtime practices of over a third of Australian RAC homes. The findings of this survey may help to identify key targets for intervention to improve the food, nutrition and quality of life of aged care residents.PMID:38160440 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13258 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 31, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maddison L Mellow Natalie Luscombe-Marsh Pennie J Taylor Peter Kenny Kurt Lushington Source Type: research
Food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care settings: Findings of a nationwide survey
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insight into the food service and mealtime practices of over a third of Australian RAC homes. The findings of this survey may help to identify key targets for intervention to improve the food, nutrition and quality of life of aged care residents.PMID:38160440 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13258 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 31, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maddison L Mellow Natalie Luscombe-Marsh Pennie J Taylor Peter Kenny Kurt Lushington Source Type: research
Food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care settings: Findings of a nationwide survey
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insight into the food service and mealtime practices of over a third of Australian RAC homes. The findings of this survey may help to identify key targets for intervention to improve the food, nutrition and quality of life of aged care residents.PMID:38160440 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13258 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 31, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maddison L Mellow Natalie Luscombe-Marsh Pennie J Taylor Peter Kenny Kurt Lushington Source Type: research
Intergenerational programs: Perspectives
Australas J Ageing. 2023 Dec;42(4):621-623. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13261.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38151769 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13261 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shannon E Jarrott Source Type: research
Ageing as the climate changes
Australas J Ageing. 2023 Dec;42(4):617. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13260.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38151770 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13260 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jane Sims Source Type: research
