Geriatrics News

Bilingualism had a positive effect on cognition in older adults, according to recent study findings published in Annals of Neurology.

Depression, too little exercise and high blood pressure could increase the risk for memory problems, even among young adults, according to recent study findings published in PLOS ONE.

The risk for dementia was increased among older adults with high cynical distrust after adjustment for confounders, according to recent study findings published in Neurology.

In a 10-year sample of older patients, those with schizophrenia had significantly higher rates of dementia, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypothyroidism, but lower rates of cancer.

NEW YORK — Female Vietnam War veterans have increased rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and physical disabilities, but a low mortality rate, according to data presented by Kathy Magruder, MPH, PhD, from the Medical University of South Carolina.

The rate of readmission among Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia was nearly 20% in 2009, according to data from researchers in Rhode Island.

The CAM-S, a new delirium severity measure based on the Confusion Assessment Method, accurately evaluated patients with delirium, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Men who experienced fragmented sleep and lower sleep efficiency were more likely to demonstrate cognitive decline, according to a recent study published in Sleep.

Older adults who received problem-solving therapy for primary care or dietary interventions showed fewer depressive symptoms, according to a study published in Psychiatric Services.

Patients with blood cancers received substantially more aggressive care in their final 30 days of life than those with solid tumors, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.