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Five items differentiate mild to severe dementia from normal to minimal cognitive impairment—Using the Global Deterioration Scale
Conclusion We anticipate that our abridged GDS, composed of five items, will facilitate a rapid, yet effective assessment of patients in primary care centers. Its use will benefit both patients and medical professionals by minimizing the length of time required to conduct the assessment, and by allowing early diagnosis and care of patients. However, further research with a larger population is required to verify its efficacy. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - September 6, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Malnutrition in hospitalized Asian seniors: An issue that calls for action
Publication date: Available online 18 August 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Camilla Jing Hwa Chern, Shyh-Dye Lee In Asia, the proportion of older people (i.e., > 65 years) in the population is already high and will continue to grow in the 21st century. Malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, is a common and costly problem among older people in communities and in hospitals. People with acute and chronic conditions are at a high risk of malnutrition. In our paper, we review the tools that are used to screen for malnutrition risk and to ascertain malnutrition. We call o...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 19, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Changes during aging and their association with malnutrition
Publication date: Available online 12 August 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Shilpa Amarya, Kalyani Singh, Manisha Sabharwal The aging process involves changes in physiological, pathological, social, and psychological conditions of a person. Nutrition is an important element of health among the elderly, and it affects the whole process of aging. The prevalence of malnutrition is increasing in this population and is associated with a decline in functional status, impaired muscle function, decreased bone mass, immune dysfunction, anemia, reduced cognitive function, poor wound h...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - August 14, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Evaluation of advanced age as a risk factor for severe Clostridium difficile infection
Conclusion Advanced age was associated with severe CDI. A prospective evaluation is warranted to validate this finding. Efforts to identify patients at risk for severe CDI will be important as it may direct treatment and positively affect outcomes. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 23, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Creating a “Wellness Pathway” between health care providers and community-based organizations to improve the health of older adults
Publication date: Available online 20 July 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Maria A. Han, Ivy Kwon, Carmen E. Reyes, Laura Trejo, June Simmons, Catherine Sarkisian To effectively manage the health of older high-risk patients, health care organizations need to adopt strategies that go beyond the doctor's office and into patients' homes and communities. Community-based organizations (CBOs) are important underutilized partners in activating and providing the resources necessary to deliver coordinated, culturally-tailored services to older individuals. This paper describes t...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Retrospective analysis of efficacy and safety of third-line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer among elderly patients receiving targeted therapy in early lines
Conclusion Third-line chemotherapy treatment of elderly MCRC patients was associated with a minor clinical response, a considerable number of side effects, but a longer survival rate. Third-line chemotherapy in fit elderly patients should be pursued, however, protocols must be adjusted before third-line treatment is implemented. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 16, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

A case of giant hiatal hernia in an elderly patient: When stomach, duodenum, colon, and pancreas slide into thorax
We report a case of an 88-year-old female who presented with 2-months of progressive shortness of breath. Upon arrival, the patient was found to be hypoxic with oxygen saturation 90% on room air. Physical examination also showed decreased breath sounds on left basal lungs and bilateral crackles at basal lungs. Plain radiograph demonstrated an increased opacity at the left lower lobe. Subsequent computerized tomography of the chest revealed a giant hiatal hernia, containing stomach, proximal duodenum, colon, and pancreas. This case highlights the giant hiatal hernia as an unusual cause of shortness of breath, especially in ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 11, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Successful treatment of agitation and aggression with prazosin in an elderly patient with dementia and comorbid heart disease
Publication date: Available online 10 July 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Matthew J. Greve , David DesJarlais , Iqbal Ahmed An elderly male with dementia was admitted for increasing aggression and agitation. He was initially treated with risperidone, citalopram, and memantine, as well as nonpharmacological interventions such as behavioral approaches, environmental modifications, and maintaining sleep routines without improvement. He was treated with the addition of the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor antagonist prazosin, with a subsequent reduction in the number of doses of antipsychoti...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 11, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Dementia literacy among Chinese Americans: Family history of dementia only marginally improves understanding of the disease
Publication date: Available online 3 July 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Jason P. Lee , Benjamin K.P. Woo (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - July 4, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Functional disability in dementia: A validation study of the Thai version of Disability Assessment for Dementia scale
Conclusion The DAD-T was found to be a valid and reliable measure to assess functional disability in Thai people with dementia. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Hypertension and its associated risks among Singapore elderly residential population
Conclusion The proportion of elderly with hypertension is high in this Asian population. What is of concern is the substantial proportion of undetected cases. This highlights the need for effective health screening among the elderly. Optimal control of BP in those diagnosed with hypertension is also a cause for concern, as identified in our study. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 16, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Medication adherence in the elderly
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Angela Frances Yap , Thiru Thirumoorthy , Yu Heng Kwan Medication adherence is a crucial component in the treatment of chronic diseases. In the elderly, clinicians are faced with a unique set of problems associated with adherence that they may not have been adequately trained for. In this paper, we demonstrate the importance of medication adherence in the elderly through a case study. The different factors affecting medication adherence in the elderly are highlighted: patient, medication, health care prov...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 14, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Using innovative teaching strategies to engage students in a gerontology course
Publication date: Available online 11 May 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Nancy R. Schroeder (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 11, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Link between vitamin B12, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and bone mineral density in elderly patients
Conclusion The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency was higher in the control group than the diabetic group who did not receive oral B12 supplementation. Low serum vitamin B12 is commonly overlooked in the elderly, with or without diabetes. The presence of diabetes mellitus did not affect BMD in the elderly. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between serum vitamin B12 levels and BMD among diabetics. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Strategies on fall prevention for older people living in the community: A report from a round-table meeting in IAGG 2013
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Eun Joo Kim , Hidenori Arai , Piu Chan , Liang-Kung Chen , Keith D. Hill , Bernard Kong , Philip Poi , Maw Pin Tan , Hyung Joon Yoo , Chang Won Won Over the past decade, a number of programs and strategies have been proposed and developed in an effort to reduce risks among the elderly in relation to falling or sustaining fall related injuries. Programs vary in their approach, and also in their target populations. We held a round-table meeting to present each country's research data on fall prevention...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research