Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline Overview Housing insecurity is increasingly affecting older adults, yet its impact on cognitive health remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between foreclosure and cognitive outcomes, specifically memory decline and the probability of dementia, in older adults. The analysis utilized data from
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Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population
Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population Overview Falls are a prevalent concern among adults aged 65 and older and represent the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in this age group. Alcohol consumption may elevate the risk of falls and exacerbate the severity of related injuries.
Bone Mineral Density In Menopause Patients: A Focus On Inflammation
Bone Mineral Density In Menopause Patients: A Focus On Inflammation Overview This study aimed to explore the relationship between changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and circulating inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women. Conducted retrospectively, the study focused on women admitted to the orthopedic department at Suzhou Benq Medical Center between June 2022
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls Overview The occurrence of emergency department (ED) visits following ground-level falls (GLF) is frequent, with potential links to myocardial infarction (MI), particularly in older adults who may experience unrecognized MIs. To explore this connection, we conducted a prospective, international, multicenter
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults Overview This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between hearing function, as measured by pure-tone average (PTA) of air conduction thresholds, and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in older adults. Conducted among 1404 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and above from the
Protein In Diet From Plant Or Animal: Cardiovascular Outcomes In Men
Protein In Diet From Plant Or Animal: Cardiovascular Outcomes In Men Overview In this cross-sectional study involving 357 elderly men, the research aimed to explore the relationship between dietary protein intake—both total and categorized as plant or animal protein—and cardiovascular outcomes and inflammatory factors. Utilizing a reliable food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to
Alzheimer’s Patients and Low Tau Burden Outcomes
Alzheimer's Patients and Low Tau Burden Outcomes Overview The study focuses on individuals within the Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pathway exhibiting abnormal amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau deposition. Specifically, it investigates a subgroup characterized by low tau levels (A+T−) and compares them to their counterparts with higher tau levels (A+T+). The research involves 397 individuals
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia Overview The study aimed to investigate the burden and clusters of multimorbidity in relation to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, and Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related plasma biomarkers among older adults. A population-based sample of 5432 participants aged 60 years and above was included, with a
Aging in place: How smart devices are helpful
There are numerous devices which can help people aging in place. Such devices provide reminders about the events through visual, verbal or audible means. If we consider the non-electronic methods of helping in such situations, there are a few ways too. This includes noting down the essential events in a
