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Medicare Part D Use of Older Medicare Beneficiaries Admitted to Hospice
ConclusionReceipt of medications through Medicare Part D after hospice admission is common, particularly for preventative medications, and varies according to admission diagnosis. Further research aimed at better understanding individual‐, provider‐, and healthcare system–level contributors to nonpalliative medication use in the hospice population is warranted.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - February 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Patrick M. Zueger, Holly M. Holmes, Gregory S. Calip, Dima M. Qato, A. Simon Pickard, Todd A. Lee Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research
A Methodological Perspective on the Longitudinal Cognitive Change after Stroke
Conclusions: This study shows that defining outcomes as changes over time and reflecting correlations between outcomes may affect the identification of predictors of PSCI.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2017;44:311 –319
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Cognitive dysfunction predicts worse health-related quality of life for older stroke survivors: a nationwide population-based survey in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: Dementia and MCD strongly predicted worse overall and specific HRQoL dimensions, especially self-care and usual activities for older stroke survivors.
PMID: 29266975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 21, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kuo LM, Tsai WC, Chiu MJ, Tang LY, Lee HJ, Shyu YL Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research
The association between medical diagnosis and caregiver burden: a cross-sectional study of recipients of informal support and caregivers from the general population study 'Good Aging in Sk åne', Sweden.
CONCLUSION: Informal support constitutes a substantial time for instrumental ADL for the diseased elders. Caregivers to persons with dementia and depression experience high burden.
PMID: 29236217 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - December 13, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elmståhl S, Dahlrup B, Ekström H, Nordell E Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research
Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Stroke Patients: Neuropsychological Assessment, Depression, and Self-Reports
Conclusion: Cognitive impairment occurs frequently even in patients in a chronic phase after stroke and predicts symptoms of depression. Using the Stroke Impact Scale, clinicians should be aware of low sensitivity of self-reported cognitive function.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord Extra 2017;7:283 –296
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra - October 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Research finds blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk, Alzheimer's Society comments
New research published today suggests that blood-thinning drugs may be associated with reduction in dementia risk, as well as reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 25, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Progress toward standardized diagnosis of vascular cognitive impairment: Guidelines from the Vascular Impairment of Cognition Classification Consensus Study
We present VICCCS-2. Methods We used VICCCS-1 principles and published diagnostic guidelines as points of reference for an online Delphi survey aimed at achieving consensus on clinical diagnosis of VCI. Results Six survey rounds comprising 65–79 participants agreed guidelines for diagnosis of VICCCS-revised mild and major forms of VCI and endorsed the National Institute of Neurological Disorders–Canadian Stroke Network neuropsychological assessment protocols and recommendations for imaging. Discussion The VICCCS-2 suggests standardized use of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders–Canadian Stroke Network re...
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - October 23, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Online assessment of risk factors for dementia and cognitive function in healthy adults
ConclusionKnown modifiable risk factors for dementia are associated with cognitive performance in non‐demented individuals in late midlife and older age. This provides further support for public health interventions that seek to manage these risk factors across the lifespan.
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - September 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: J. Huntley, A. Corbett, K. Wesnes, H. Brooker, R. Stenton, A. Hampshire, C. Ballard Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Stroke Patients: Neuropsychological Assessment, Depression, and Self-Reports
Conclusion: Cognitive impairment occurs frequently even in patients in a chronic phase after stroke and predicts symptoms of depression. Using the Stroke Impact Scale, clinicians should be aware of low sensitivity of self-reported cognitive function.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord Extra 2017;7:283 –296
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra - August 29, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Post-stroke Dementia: Epidemiology, Mechanisms and Management
Publication date: Available online 10 August 2017 Source:International Journal of Gerontology Author(s): Gwo-Chi Hu, Yi-Min Chen Post-stroke dementia (PSD) is a clinical entity that encompasses all types of dementia following an index stroke, which may affect up to one third of stroke survivors. Unlike physical disability after stroke, cognitive function usually worsens over time and are often overlooked with detrimental impacts on the quality of life of survivors. The risk factors for post-stroke dementia are multifactorial and includes genetic predisposition, demographic factors (like older age and lower education statu...
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - August 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Moving From 'Stroke Belt' Doesn't Undo Higher Dementia Risk
Title: Moving From 'Stroke Belt' Doesn't Undo Higher Dementia RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - August 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Italian intersociety consensus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of delirium in hospitalized older persons
Publication date: Available online 19 July 2017 Source:European Geriatric Medicine Author(s): G. Bellelli, A. Morandi, M. Trabucchi, G. Caironi, D. Coen, C. Fraticelli, C. Paolillo, C. Prevaldi, A. Riccardi, G. Cervellin, C. Carabellese, S. Putignano, A. Cherubini, P. Gnerre, A. Fontanella, N. Latronico, C. Tommasino, A. Corcione, G. Ricevuti, N. Ferrara, F. De Filippi, A. Ferrari, M. Guarino, M.P. Ruggieri, P.A. Modesti, F. Perticone, C. Locatelli, P. Hrelia, M.O. Toscano, E. Bondi, A. Tarasconi, L. Ansaloni, S. Maggi Delirium is a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by inattention and global cognitive dysfunc...
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Association of cancer and Alzheimer's disease risk in a national cohort of veterans
Discussion Survivors of some cancers have a lower risk of AD but not other age-related conditions, arguing that lower AD diagnosis is not simply due to bias. Cancer treatment may be associated with decreased risk of AD.
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - July 13, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Heterogeneity in 14-year Dementia Incidence Between Asian American Subgroups
Conclusions: Future studies are needed to understand how immigration history, social, environmental, and genetic factors contribute to dementia risk in the growing and diverse Asian American population.
Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders - July 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A third of all stroke survivors could develop dementia within five years
Three of the UK ’s leading health charities are uniting against dementia this Dementia Awareness Week as they announce a joint investment into a new vascular dementia research programme.
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
