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A Typology to Explain Changing Social Networks Post Stroke.
This study investigated whether social network types remain stable following a stroke, and if not, why some people shift network type. Research Design and Methods: We used a mixed methods design. Participants were recruited from two acute stroke units. They completed the Stroke Social Network Scale (SSNS) two weeks and six months post stroke and in-depth interviews 8-15 months following the stroke. Qualitative data was analysed using Framework Analysis; k-means cluster analysis was applied to the six-month data set. Results: Eighty-seven participants were recruited, 71 were followed up at six months, and 29 compl...
Source: The Gerontologist - March 14, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Northcott S, Hirani SP, Hilari K Tags: Gerontologist Source Type: research

Using an Atrial Fibrillation Decision Support Tool for Thromboprophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation: Effect of Sex and Age
ConclusionPhysicians should understand that female sex is a significant risk factor for AF‐related stroke and incorporate this into decision‐making about thromboprophylaxis. Treating older adults with aspirin instead of OAT exposes them to significant risk of bleeding with little to no reduction in AF‐related stroke risk.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - May 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mark H. Eckman, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Ruth E. Wise, Barbara Speer, Megan Sullivan, Nita Walker, Brett Kissela, Matthew L. Flaherty, Dawn Kleindorfer, Peter Baker, Robert Ireton, Dave Hoskins, Brett M. Harnett, Carlos Aguilar, Anthony Leonard, Lora Arduser, Dy Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research

Underuse of Anticoagulation in Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and CHADS 2 Score ≥ 2: Are We Doing Better Since the Marketing of Direct Oral Anticoagulants?
ConclusionIn older patients with AF, anticoagulant underuse was mainly associated with antiplatelet use. Anticoagulant underuse and antiplatelet use have both decreased since DOAC marketing. Underuse of anticoagulants was still a concern for three in ten geriatric patients with AF at high risk of stroke (CHADS2 score ≥ 2).
Source: Drugs and Aging - October 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Revisiting the framework of the National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association diagnostic criteria
Abstract: In 2011, the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association (NIA-AA) proposed revising the criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD), which had been established more than 25 years earlier by the National Institute on Neurologic and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (NINCDS) and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA), now called the Alzheimer's Association. The NIA-AA initiative also built upon research criteria for AD proposed by the International Working Group (IWG) in 2007 and updated in 2010. These efforts to revise the criteria reflect the need to improve diagn...
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - September 1, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maria C. Carrillo, Robert A. Dean, François Nicolas, David S. Miller, Robert Berman, Zaven Khachaturian, Lisa J. Bain, Rachel Schindler, David Knopman Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research

Neurogeriatrics-a  vision for improved care and research for geriatric patients with predominating neurological disabilities.
This article discusses how neurological know-how could be integrated in academic geriatric medicine to improve care of neurogeriatric patients, to foster neurogeriatric research and training concepts and to provide innovative care concepts for geriatric patients with predominant neurological conditions and disabilities. PMID: 32430766 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - May 18, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jacobs AH, Emmert K, Baron R, Bartsch T, Bauer J, Becker C, Berg D, Bergmann P, Boetzel K, Bollheimer C, Deuschl G, Djukic M, Drey M, Durwen H, Ebersbach G, Elshehabi M, Geritz J, Gisinger C, Guennewig T, Hauptmann B, Heppner HJ, Hobert MA, Hofmann W, Hue Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

Retracted: Effect of immobilization on vitamin D status and bone mass in chronically hospitalized disabled stroke patients
Following the appraisal of new information, the editorial board of Age and Ageing have retracted this paper from the scientific record. In February 2019, Age and Ageing published an expression of concern online regarding this paper, noting multiple issues with the data presented in the manuscript. Further information has now come to light in that, at the time of data collection for the reported work, neither the hospital nor the academic institution to which the lead author was affiliated, and where the study participants were recruited, had an institutional review board to provide ethical approval for the work reported. N...
Source: Age and Ageing - November 20, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research