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Relationship between low muscle mass and anemia in Korean elderly men: Using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES IV–V)
Conclusion The results of this study suggest that low muscle mass, determined through DXA, is related to anemia in Korean elderly men aged ≥ 65 years. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Determinants of change in insulin resistance response to Nordic walking in community-dwelling elderly women
Publication date: Available online 8 May 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Ryuichi Kawamoto , Takeaki Katoh , Katsuhiko Kohara , Tetsuro Miki Introduction Nordic walking, characterized by the use of two walking poles, is becoming increasingly popular. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects produced by a 12-week Nordic walking training program on functional abilities and metabolic profiles, specifically walk distance and insulin resistance, among elderly women. Methods The present study included 74 women (68 ± 7 years). The Nordic walking training program of 120 min...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Implementation of emotional programs in long-term care facility
Publication date: Available online 24 April 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Hua-Ying Chuang , Hsiu-Lan Chin , Ying-Tsun Hung , Yu-Fen Hsiao (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 25, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Walking speed and balance performance are associated with Short-Form 8 bodily pain domain in Brazilian older female
Conclusion In summary, bodily pain is significantly associated with poor maximum walking speed, balance, and QOL physical functioning; these findings are reflective of poor QOL. Assessing bodily pain is simple and can help diagnose further problems. Moreover, improvements in physical conditioning may promote greater health and QOL in this population. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 25, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Application status of memantine in patients with dementia in the Chongqing area of Southwest China
Conclusion Prescription of memantine is reasonable in our region. However, medication compliance is not optimal. Thus, public should be educated about dementia and about the available medications. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 24, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles and recurrent falls: A clinical study
Publication date: Available online 9 April 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Nages Nagaratnam , Kujan Nagaratnam This is a retrospective study of 12 patients with enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles and recurrent falls. The cause was posterior cortical atrophy in eight patients and white matter disintegration in four. Changes in the gray and white matter in the parieto-occipital regions and ventricular expansion are associated with disintegration of the visuospatial and attentional mechanisms, compromising safe navigation and mobility, and increasing the ri...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 9, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Impact of different drug classes on clinical severity of falls in an elderly population: Epidemiological survey in a trauma center
Conclusions To reduce the risk of falling in elderly patients, a major focus should be placed on optimization of antihypertensives, narcotic analgesics, and psychotropic drugs administration. The risk-to-benefit ratio of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs should be individually tailored, to minimize the risk of adverse outcome of falls. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - April 9, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Bilaterally impaired hand dexterity with posterior cortical atrophy
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2015 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics Author(s): Nages Nagaratnam , Gary Cheuk , Kujan Nagaratnam A 79-year- old man presented with bilaterally impaired hand movements pertaining to handling of objects although hand movements without the use of objects were preserved, findings consistent with tactile apraxia. His hand and finger movements were slow and clumsy. He had an isolated optic ataxia, a component of Balint's syndrome. The computed tomography scan showed enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles. He had recurrent falls probabl...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - March 17, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Difficulty in managing polypharmacy in the elderly: Case report and review of the literature
We report a case of skin lesion related to drugs and discuss consequences of polypharmacy in the elderly. An 85-year-old female took the following drugs for a long time: amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, lysine acetylsalicylate, sinvastatine, and trimetazidine. In June 2013, she presented thoracic pain and received propranolol, tramadol, and paracetamol. One week later, she developed a diffuse skin lesion. In our patient, drugs considered unnecessary were discontinued and corticosteroid was administered orally. Careful monitoring helped improve the outcome. Corticoids were dangerous but necessary to correct the c...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - March 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Late onset bipolar disorder: A case report and review of the literature
We report a 59-year-old man with a past history of major depressive disorder treated with antidepressants for 4 years admitted to the acute psychiatric ward due to manic symptoms noted for 1 month. Despite intensive physical examinations, no organic etiologies were found. This case indicates that bipolar disorder can emerge in late life as a primary psychiatric disorder without a clear organic etiology. The present case demonstrates that a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder in geriatric populations is essentially an exclusionary process whereby organic etiologies are systematically excluded. It also showed that bipolar diso...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - March 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Evaluation of older Adults with obesity for bariatric surgery: Geriatricians' perspective
We present our approach in assessing the physiologic age of older candidates for bariatric surgery from a geriatrician's perspective that may be useful for general internists, bariatricians, and general surgeons alike. We present how a focus on function and physiological parameters of aging provides more predictive power than that on chronological age alone. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - February 18, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Impact on mortality of systolic and/or diastolic heart failure in the elderly—10 years of follow-up
Conclusion Patients diagnosed with systolic HF had a worse prognosis for mortality compared to the reference group, but in patients with diastolic HF the prognosis for mortality was similar with that in the reference group. NTproBNP was a valuable prognostic factor in elderly patients. Emphasis should be placed on kidney dysfunction and smoking/having smoked. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - January 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Infection-related stress phenomenon induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy mimicking ST elevation myocardial infarction
We report a case of an elderly woman who experienced chest pains with ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography, and who was later confirmed to have this cardiac syndrome by cardiac catheterization in coexistence with shock status related to suspected acute infection. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - December 24, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Does nurses' education reduce their work-related stress in the care of older people?
Conclusion Although the mean overall stress scores were lower after the teaching, this was not statistically significant. However, subanalyses showed significant reduction in stress from their routine workload in managing complex and frail older people. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - December 19, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Phototest: Normative data for the Portuguese population
Conclusion The Phototest results are influenced by age and educational level. Our results point to a good reliability and concurrent validity with a more extensive test. The availability of the Phototest normative data for the Portuguese population based on age and educational level enables the use of a brief screening tool for cognitive functioning. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - December 4, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research