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Anticholinergic Burden and Cognitive Impairment in Nursing Homes: A Comparison of Four Anticholinergic Scales
ConclusionsThe cumulative effect of medications with modest antimuscarinic activity may influence the cognitive performance of NH residents. The anticholinergic burden measured with the ACB scale should help identify NH residents who may benefit from reducing the anticholinergic burden.A clear direct relationship between anticholinergic burden and cognitive impairment was found only for the ACB Scale.
Source: Drugs and Aging - August 24, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on disease recognition and utilisation of healthcare services in the older population in Germany: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionThe data suggest that organisational changes were adopted quickly by practice management but also raise concerns about the maintenance of routine care. Prospective studies should evaluate the long-term effects of lockdowns on patient-related outcomes.
Source: Age and Ageing - November 17, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Spatiality of care : Spatial challenges in informal care of people with dementia qualitatively researched.
Abstract With respect to the diversity of age and aging, dementia poses a key challenge in our present long living society. In this respect dementia is not only a challenge for those who are diagnosed with dementia but also for their long-term caregivers. The majority of people with dementia receive care from close relatives, such as life partners in their own four walls; however, what is often a stroke of luck for the person with dementia, often means a lot of strain and spatial restrictions for the caring relative.With a praxeologically guided perspective on nursing, this article focuses on the subjective e...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - July 9, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Münch A Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research