Tag: Seniors

Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for White participants, those younger than 65 years

Authors say greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies needed

Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots

Exposures to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with increased risks for colorectal and prostate cancer in older adults

Vaccine efficacy was 68.4 percent against RSV-associated acute respiratory disease; offers protection against subtypes A and B

Authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value

Low levels of physical activity characteristics linked to low education, dizziness, and fear of falling

Decision to recommend multifactorial interventions should be individualized for community-dwelling older adults at risk of fall

No head CT required in cases with no history of head injury on falling, no amnesia of fall, no new abnormality on neurologic exam

In age-stratified analyses, veterans aged 75 to 85 years had higher mortality in association with unstable housing