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Deprescribing in older people [PDF]
Australian Prescriber, 2020 Deprescribing is the process of discontinuing drugs that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. It can be achieved in older people and may be associated with improved health outcomes without long-term adverse effects. The risk of drug withdrawal effects can often be mitigated by carefully monitoring and gradually tapering the dose ...
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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2008 Falls are common incidents, which can have major con-sequences. For example, falls and the interrelated category of accidents being struck by or against objects account for more than 40% of injuries and 30% of injury costs in the USA (Corso et al., 2006).
Mirjam Pijnappels, Jaap H. van Dieën
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The care of older people [PDF]
BMJ, 2006 The latest “Wanless report” on securing good social care for older people in England1 is a welcome contribution to the debate about caring for older people, and in particular about paying for their care. It completes a trilogy of reports by Sir Derek Wanless, a former banker who was initially commissioned by the Treasury to provide an evidence based ...
Christopher Deeming, Justin Keen
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Metabolic Impact of Frailty Changes Diabetes Trajectory
Metabolites, 2023 Diabetes mellitus prevalence increases with increasing age. In older people with diabetes, frailty is a newly emerging and significant complication.
Alan J. Sinclair, Ahmed H. Abdelhafiz
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Why does COVID-19 disproportionately affect older people?
Aging, 2020 The severity and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) largely depends on a patient’s age. Adults over 65 years of age represent 80% of hospitalizations and have a 23-fold greater risk of death than those under 65.
Amber L Mueller +2 more
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The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2020 To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Narrative review. Non-institutionalized community-living people. 20.
W. Sepulveda-loyola +6 more
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The elder abuse suspicion index: Results of a pilot study [PDF]
Temida, 2018 Elder abuse is a significant challenge in global societies. As we experience a demographic ageing transition, it is imperative that appropriate safeguarding systems are in place, which include the ability to identify elder abuse.
Phelan Amanda +3 more
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Older people and COVID-19: Isolation, risk and ageism.
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2020 Internationally, health authorities and governments are warning older people that they are at a higher risk of more serious and possible fatal illness associated with COVID-19.
J. Brooke, D. Jackson
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BMJ Open, 2022 Objectives To present an overview of effectiveness and training characteristics of physical training on aerobic fitness, compared with alternative or no training, in adults aged over 65 years with various health statuses, providing a basis for guidelines
Cees M P M Hertogh +8 more
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A Stab in the Dark: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Geriatrics, 2018 Background: Giant cell arteritis/temporal arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory condition that affects large to medium vessels such as the aorta and its primary branches.
Beth McCausland +6 more
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