Depression Risk Lower With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Versus DPP-4 Inhibitors in Seniors
Modestly lower risk for depression seen compared with DPP-4i use, but not compared with SGLT-2i use
Systolic BP Target <120 mm Hg Favored for Most Participants in BP Intervention Trial
Almost all older adults in SPRINT trial have predicted net benefit favoring systolic BP target <120 mm Hg versus <140 mm Hg
Postpandemic Hospital Occupancy Up to 73.5 Percent, Sparking Concern
National hospital occupancy of about 85 percent expected by 2032 for adult beds, by 2035 for adult and pediatric beds combined
Number of Family Caregivers Supporting Older Adults Increasing
Number of family caregivers providing help to older U.S. adults increased from 18.2 to 24.1 million between 2011 and 2022
Depression Tied to Having More Physical Health Conditions
Findings seen both at baseline and for developing new conditions over time, even when adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors
2008 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Seniors Free From Disabilities
Findings seen in older adults aged 65 years or older, with more modest improvements seen among baby boomers
2019 to 2020 Saw 17.9 Percent Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures in Seniors
Largest reduction seen in laser peripheral iridotomy, while eye drug injections had smallest decrease
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
High or very high outpatient respiratory illness activity reported in 43 states in last week of January
Effect of Behavioral Intervention on Reducing Care Overuse in Seniors Not Sustained
Persistence of effects of behavioral intervention in older adults varies after discontinuation of intervention
Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia
Dementia cases had lower BMI and waist circumference and faster declines; HDL levels generally higher predementia
