Tag: Seniors
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening Elders for Hearing Loss
Evidence insufficient for assessing benefits and harms of screening in older adults without symptoms
Severe Hypoglycemia May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults With T2DM
Twofold higher risk seen for diabetes patients with a severe hypoglycemia event
Invasive Treatment Tied to Better Outcomes in Elderly With NSTEMI
Mortality, incidence of hospital admission for heart failure lower in ≥80s with invasive management
Use of Fitness Trackers May Spur Exercise in Older Adults With MS
However, only 28 percent of older adults with multiple sclerosis reported using fitness trackers
Cannabis Use Increased Among Older Adults From 2016 to 2018
Prevalence of use about double for men versus women; increased for almost all age groups
Older Adults With Depression Showing Resilience in Pandemic
Mental health scores did not worsen during the first two months of the pandemic
CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia
Overall, Rx filled for antidepressants in 49.8 percent, opioids in 29.8 percent, anxiolytics in 26.8 percent
Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers
More caregivers have at least one chronic health condition, more often have frequent mental distress
Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Declines seen universally across genders, races/ethnicities, education, and income levels
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
Physicians should be mindful of cues that patient may not hear or understand and repeat or rephrase
