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Qualitative research on the importance and need for home-based telecare services for elderly people
Conclusion The study provided a closer inspection of the issue of the nonegalitarian reality of telecare. Based on the INA matrix, service items and products were narrowed down to eight, which is half of the original service items and products provided. In addition, it was easy to observe the priorities among service items and products when providing service items and products to elderly people. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Evaluating functional independence in older adults using subscales of the Berg balance scale
Conclusion In our study, the subscale “sitting to standing” was shown to be the most sensitive among the subscales of the BBS to evaluate functional independence. Therefore, the performance of “sitting to standing” is suggested to be an objective measure to evaluate the functional independence in activities of daily living of older adults; it is easy and simple to perform in everyday clinical practice. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Social networking-based personal home telehealth system: A pilot study
Conclusion CDF presented in this paper extends the value of a home telehealth system from the provision of health care to enhancing older adults' interpersonal communication and social participation. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Late onset bipolar disorder: A case report and review of 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 - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Insomnia in the elderly—A hospital-based study from North India
Conclusion The nature and attributes of insomnia in the Indian elderly are identified by this study. The scope for cause-finding studies is highlighted and points regarding adequate intervention are suggested. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Identifying residents at greater risk for cognitive decline by Minimum Data Set in long-term care settings
Conclusion The diagnosis of dementia and depression remained lower than expected among the elderly population. As presented here, poor physical function, presence of RAP triggers for cognitive loss/dementia, and a higher sum of RAP triggers were strong predictors for cognitive decline. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Development of a bed-centered telehealth system based on a motion-sensing mattress
Conclusion The design concept of BCTS is to integrate telehealth functions into something that already exists in the home, namely the bed. Future extensions of the BCTS to include other telemonitoring functions are discussed. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Difficulty in managing polypharmacy in 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 - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Maintenance of recovery from severe psychotic depression following successful electroconvulsive therapy in an elderly patient with “natural support”
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Mohiuddin Ahmed , Harold J. Bursztajn , Beverly Jalil , Ahmad Newaz Khan , Reza Rahman This is a case report of an elderly man who recovered fully from an extreme regressed level of functioning associated with psychotic depression after successful treatment with electroconvulsive therapy. He has maintained his “recovery status” without any drugs, follow-up electroconvulsive therapy, or psychotherapy by his own choice for more than five years. This case illustrates the need for the judicious use ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Antiphospholipid syndrome leading to venous brain thrombosis in an elderly patient
We report a case of an elderly woman with past history of thrombosis and miscarriages who developed severe brain parenchymal hemorrhage and extensive thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus due to APS. This case emphasizes that, although rare, APS may be diagnosed in elderly individuals and require effective anticoagulation. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Relationship between oral health and nutritional status in the elderly: A pilot study in Lebanon
Conclusion Our results strongly demonstrate the importance of oral care within the elderly Lebanese population to reduce the risk of malnutrition and improve oral health-related quality of life. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Relationship between urinary incontinence and quality of life/depression in elderly patients
Conclusion UI in elderly adults leads not only the loss of physical abilities, but also to changes in their mental condition. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Comparison of frailty between users and nonusers of a day care center using the Kihon Checklist in Brazil
Conclusion The users of the day care center were frailer than nonusers, especially with regard to independence in instrumental activities of daily living, physical strength, cognitive function, and mood. Health care workers should use the Kihon Checklist to verify frequently the condition of elderly patients to prevent worsening of frailty. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Causes of prehospital delay in stroke patients in an urban aging society
Conclusion Health care promotion should target patients living alone as well as patients living with a spouse, especially in aging societies. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Health literacy impact on elderly patients with heart failure in Taiwan
Conclusion The factors associated with health literacy are hard to change and/or improve; therefore, developing innovative ways to help patients in dealing with their symptoms is needed. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research