Search Tag: older adults

2024 26 Jun

  The evaluation of the OPTI-MEND trial reveals that adding a dedicated professional team to existing emergency department (ED) care significantly enhances patients’ quality of life and saves an average of €6,128 per person.   ED crowding is a growing issue globally, negatively impacting healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction. Researchers...Read more

2024 06 Jun

  People with high blood pressure have an increased risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine indicates that participating in physical activity more than once a week can reduce this risk. The findings are published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.    The researchers...Read more

2024 02 Jun

  According to a study by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, approximately 13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), typically caused by ground-level falls. The findings are published in JAMA.   Researchers tracked around 9,200 Medicare enrollees, with an average age of 75 at the study’s outset....Read more

2023 02 May

Invasive mechanical ventilation can be a life-saving treatment, but it has poor short- and long-term outcomes for patients. In older adults, especially those with pre-existing long-term care needs due to functional and cognitive impairment, it may not be beneficial and could cause more suffering. Therefore, it is important to discuss with patients...Read more