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Frailty is a state of high vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. It is an important factor influencing the prognosis of older, critically ill patients. Several methods to assess frailty were evaluated in t...
Quality of life (QoL) is a key indicator of well-being in older adults (OAs) and several factors, including nutrition, physical fitness, and dwelling place, can influence QoL. OA residing in institutional sett...
Little evidence on the association between geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) with prognosis and postoperative complications was observed. This study examined the potential prognostic value of GNRI in eld...
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are core and highly detrimental symptoms of dementia. Previous research has suggested a potential association between pain and BPSD, but pieces of evide...
Cognitive impairment, including dementia, and hip fracture are both common among older patients. Both conditions are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Cognitive impairment is often underdiagno...
Older adults make up 33% of all trauma admissions in Australia despite comprising 17% of the population with rates rising faster for older age groups compared to any other age group. A high proportion of older...
This study was conducted to adapt the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (LASA-SBQ) into Turkish. Turkish translation, validity and reliability studies were performed.
The main aim of this study is to explore the relationship between the elderly population and economic growth in 25 North and South American countries use annual secondary data from 1961 to 2021. Instead of foc...
Among the available evidence-based interventions targeting dementia family caregivers, there is limited evidence on implementation processes that produce desired outcomes (i.e., reductions in depression and bu...
Alterations in specific pteridine metabolites, particularly neopterin, biopterin, and tetrahydrobiopterin have been reported in mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other types of dementia. Howe...
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, often resulting in injury, disability, and loss of independence. Obesity and physical inactivity are believed to impact the risk of falls...
Improving the oral health of elderly individuals, involving various healthcare providers, should be a key objective for multidisciplinary teams responsible for their care. We aimed to compare the effectiveness...
Diet plays a crucial part in maintaining a healthy body, and microbes, as an essential dietary component, have attracted more attention in recent years. In this study, we will explore the link between dietary ...
Sarcopenia is a common geriatric syndrome that significantly increases the risk of falls, fractures, disability, and death in older adults. Sensory impairments are also prevalent among the elderly and may exac...
Effective education for health volunteers plays a pivotal role, considering their contribution to promoting community health. Given the aging population and its associated challenges, it is crucial to develop ...
Postoperative frailty is an important determinant of postoperative recovery and survival outcomes. Predicting the onset of postoperative frailty is significant importance for the rehabilitation of the elderly ...
Fear of falling (FoF) is estimated to be prevalent in over 50% of older adults and several studies suggest that it negatively affects health-related quality of life (HrQoL). Unlike previous studies that examin...
To translate, cross-culturally adapt and validate the Composite Physical Function (CPF) scale in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.
There is a growing concern and debate over the inappropriate use of analgesics and psychotropic medications by older adults, especially those with dementia. The long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and l...
Multimorbidity and physical function in older adults have been identified as associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes. This study aimed to investigate whether multimorbidity affects the ass...
Fall is a major health threat to older people. The lower-limb power and rate of torque or force development (RTD or RFD) are prominently affected by aging and are crucial for maintaining postural balance. Howe...
Both formal and informal caregivers play pivotal roles in long-term dementia care, demonstrating a shared dedication to providing comprehensive care and support for individuals with dementia. These two caregiv...
The correlation between calf circumference（CC）and sarcopenia has been demonstrated, but the correlation between calf maximum muscle circumference (CMMC) measured by ultrasound and sarcopenia has not been repor...
To determine the association between hypomagnesemia and dynapenia in older women with different nutritional status.
As we age, staying physically active and reducing sedentary behavior becomes crucial. To understand how to achieve this, factors related to daily physical function such as five-time sit-to-stand (STS) time sho...
To examine baseline frailty and its association with rehospitalisation and mortality within 12 months among older adults enrolled in the Western Sydney Clinical Frailty Registry.
The challenges of global aging would boost more workforce participation of older adults, and depression rate was increasing among older adults. This study aimed to explore the associations of workforce partici...
Older adults often face several chronic illnesses that require them to take multiple medications. The increased number of prescribed medications has led to more complex medication regimens, putting older adult...
Within the population aging and the trend of aging in place on the rise, it is crucial to explore how care needs are being met for this demographic within the community.
Nutritional deficiencies remain significant public health issues in older populations globally. This study evaluates the burden, trends, and cross-country inequalities of four common nutritional deficiencies (...
Regularly engaging in exercise has been recognized as the only therapy found to consistently manage frailty. This study applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to integrate the theoretical perspective of So...
Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disease primarily associated with ageing and progressive muscle decline and increases the risk of falls. The purpose of the present study was to investigate risk factors, includ...
Due to the frequency of pain, sleep disorders and the complexity of their associated factors, the diagnosis of these disorders may be of great importance in identifying factors linked to care dependency in old...
The original article was published in BMC Geriatrics 2024 24:804
Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome that can impact the physical and mental health of older adults. However, it is often overlooked in clinical practice. Therefore, we aim to construct a nomogram based on si...
Loneliness and social isolation can occur at any stage of life, but some predictors may be more common among older adults. Due to growing population ageing, loneliness and social isolation are relevant social ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home (NH) residents faced the highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease and mortality. Due to their frailty status, comorbidity burden can serve as a useful predictive indic...
China is experiencing an increasingly serious aging population. Cognitive function is an important factor and guarantee for the quality of life of older people. Therefore, to achieve healthy aging, this study ...
The FRAIL scale is a concise and user-friendly tool for frailty assessment. However, its effectiveness in predicting 1-year mortality among older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery remains unclear. This ...
Most existing studies focus on either the relationship between sarcopenia and depressive symptoms or sarcopenia and cognitive functions. Few studies have examined depressive symptoms and cognitive functions si...
The majority of studies exploring the relationship between internet use and subjective wellbeing among older adults tend to overlook the mediating mechanisms, particularly psychological ones. Additionally, whi...
China has made strides to achieve universal pension coverage through implementing the Public Pension Scheme for Urban and Rural Residents (PPSURR) program since 2014. This study explores the effectiveness of i...
Multimorbidity has emerged as a significant challenge for healthcare systems globally. This study aims to examine the associations between key determinants of lifestyle behavior and various multimorbidity patt...
To investigate the associations between five depressive symptom trajectories and cognitive impairment in Taiwan’s older population. In addition, we investigated the moderating factors influencing these associa...
There is substantial interest among policy makers in using telecare to support independence in older adults. However, research on how telecare can be most beneficial in promoting independence is limited. This ...
The obesity paradox is common among older adults at risk for various diseases. Although this paradox has also been observed in the association between obesity and osteoporosis, the available evidence remains c...
Intrinsic Capacity in integrated geriatric care emphasizes the importance of a thorough functional assessment. Monitoring the intrinsic capacity of older individuals provides standardized and reliable informat...
To assess the association between sleep patterns and sleep factors (sleep duration, trouble sleeping, sleep disorder) and the risk of depression in older adults.
To investigate the association between indoor ventilation frequency and symptoms of depression and anxiety in older persons.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex, progressive, and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder marked by cognitive decline and memory loss. Early diagnosis is the most effective strategy to slow the disease's...
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