Geriatric Medicine News

A safety training program for antibiotic stewardship was associated with reductions in antibiotic use and urine culture collection in long-term care facilities, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Many older adults and individuals of historically underrepresented groups who experienced a delay in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic still have not received care, according to recent research.

In a cohort of generally healthy, active, vitamin D-replete older adults, supplemental omega-3 fatty acids spurred a modest benefit in reducing falls, data from the DO-HEALTH trial show.

Older adults with severe financial strain had a greater risk for mortality 6 months after being discharged from the hospital for an acute myocardial infarction than those without financial strain, according to recent data.

Adults with two or more chronic conditions by middle age had an increased risk for dementia later in life, according to findings published in The BMJ.

Publicity surrounding FDA approval of Aduhelm for Alzheimer’s disease did not contribute to understanding of nor enthusiasm for the drug among middle-aged and older adults, according to survey results published in JAMA Network Open.

Adults with higher aging satisfaction were more likely to have improved health and well-being later in life, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Exercising for at least 20 minutes daily at age 70 years was associated with reduced risk for CV outcomes later in life, researchers reported in Heart.

A recent survey showed that older Asian American adults in California reported lower life satisfaction and received less social and emotional support than older adults from other populations.

Young adults in the U.S. may increase their life expectancy by more than a decade if they optimize their diet to include more legumes, whole grains and nuts, and less red and processed meat, according to findings published in PLoS Medicine.