Frailty Before the ICU: Using Frailty Scores to Guide Escalation Without Turning Them Into Gatekeepers Review Abstract Purpose: Frailty has emerged as an important predictor of adverse outcomes in hospitalized and critically ill adults, particularly among older patients with multiple chronic conditions. As healthcare systems increasingly care
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Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter?
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter? Longevity Series Brief Summary This article explores the growing distinction between lifespan and healthspan. Lifespan asks how long people live. Healthspan asks how much of that life is lived with preserved function, independence, cognition, mobility,
The New Hospitalist Dilemma: When Every Elderly Admission Is a Delirium Prevention Case
The New Hospitalist Dilemma: When Every Elderly Admission Is a Delirium Prevention Case Review Abstract Delirium is one of the most common and consequential complications of hospitalization in older adults. It is associated with longer length of stay, functional decline, institutionalization, mortality, higher costs, and
Falls in Older Adults Are We Treating the Symptom or the Syndrome
Falls in Older Adults Are We Treating the Symptom or the Syndrome Abstract Falls among older adults remain one of the most pressing challenges in geriatric healthcare. They are a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence, often triggering a cascade of physical, psychological, and
De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done
Skin Barrier Break Downs: Risk Factors In The Geriatric Population
Skin Barrier Break Downs: Risk Factors In The Geriatric Population Overview Skin barrier dysfunction can precipitate various skin ailments in the elderly population, underscoring the importance of skin barrier assessment for nurses and caregivers in averting such conditions. Despite its significance, the clinical evidence on skin barrier assessment remains limited. To address
