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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengxiao Hu, Haiyang Yu, Yike Zhang, Bowen Xiang, Qing Wang
Summary: This study found bidirectional associations among the accumulation of chronic conditions, disability, and depressive symptoms, especially between disability and depression. Women were more sensitive to the accumulation of chronic conditions through disability.
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(2024)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Masatoshi Nakamura, Kosuke Takeuchi, Taizan Fukaya, Gakuto Nakao, Andreas Konrad, Takamasa Mizuno
Summary: Static stretching can decrease the passive stiffness of the muscle-tendon unit (MTU) and/or muscles in older adults. The effects of static stretching on stiffness are comparable between older and young adults.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ji Liu, Qiaoyi Chen
Summary: This study examines the relationship between depressive symptoms, sleep duration, and cognitive performance among older adults. The results suggest that early depressive symptoms are associated with increased depressive symptoms, shortened sleep duration, and worsened cognition. Sleep duration and depression progression mediate the relationship between early depressive symptoms and cognitive performance.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Annetje M. de Rooij, Andrea B. Maier, Stella Trompet, Carel G. M. Meskers
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the predictive value of pre-stroke impairment of activities of daily living (ADL) for ADL decline after stroke. The results showed that pre-stroke ADL measured by the Barthel Index (BI) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale did not predict post-stroke ADL decline in community dwelling older subjects with known vascular risk factors.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Bamini Gopinath, Diana Tang, George Burlutsky, Paul Mitchell
Summary: This study used a cohort of community-dwelling adults to establish the 10-year incidence and predictors of dizziness/vertigo, and its impacts on health-related quality of life. The results showed that age and presence of migraine were significant predictors of incident dizziness/vertigo, and dizziness/vertigo was associated with a significant decrease in quality of life.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anja Huion, Nico De Witte, Karel Everaert, Jos M. G. A. Schols
Summary: This study explores the characteristics and capabilities of nursing home residents with urinary incontinence in relation to urinary incontinence interventions. Results reveal that the level of care dependency for hygiene, the ability to adopt an appropriate body posture, being urinary incontinence prior to admission into a nursing home, and being diagnosed with dementia are significant predictors of the use of urinary incontinence interventions.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Andrea Murina, Ashley Allen
Summary: Cutaneous metastases are rare and indicate a poor prognosis. Early identification and diagnosis are crucial, as they can greatly impact clinical outcomes. Clinicians and pathologists should consider cutaneous metastasis if patients have a history of cancer or present with nodules or atypical dermal infiltrates on histopathology.
CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Michael Kremer, Nicole Burkemper
Summary: The evidence for age-related effects on wound healing is mostly based on empirical observations without adjusting for confounding factors. Skin structure changes with aging, but the impact on unexposed skin seems to be minimal. The clinical impact of these changes on acute wound healing appears to be small compared to other factors. Poor healing of chronic wounds, mainly observed in older populations, is often attributed to comorbid conditions rather than age alone.
CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Amanda A. Onalaja-Underwood, Maria Yadira Hurley, Olayemi Sokumbi
CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wen Hao, Yi-fan Shan, Takashi Kimura, Shigekazu Ukawa, Hideki Ohira, Satoe Okabayashi, Kenji Wakai, Masahiko Ando, Akiko Tamakoshi
Summary: The study found that dual decline in gait speed and cognition is associated with a higher risk of late-life dementia, particularly in older Japanese men. These findings highlight the importance of early screening for dual decline.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lijun Zhao, Kexin Hu, Weiting Liu, Haonan Qi, Guodong Li, Jun Chen, Limin Han
Summary: This study found that Anemonin (ANE) can delay cellular senescence through the PARP1-NAD+-SIRT1 signaling pathway, suggesting it as a potential effective anti-aging strategy.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Weida Lyu, Tomoki Tanaka, Bo-Kyung Son, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Masahiro Akishita, Katsuya Iijima
Summary: The study found that the Eleven-Check questionnaire could be used to screen frailty and sarcopenia status in community-dwelling older adults. The high-risk group had a higher risk of frailty and sarcopenia.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sunghwan Ji, Ji Yeon Baek, Eunju Lee, Il-Young Jang, Hee-Won Jung
Summary: By validating the KWGS guideline in older Korean adults, this study found that different phenotypes of sarcopenia were associated with increased frailty and higher risks of institutionalization and mortality. Functional sarcopenia demonstrated comparable prognosis with sarcopenia (not severe) and was linked to greater frailty.
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(2024)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Junsheng L. Teo, Stephen R. Bird, Xiaoqiu Wang, Zhen Zheng
Summary: Due to COVID-19, digitally delivered exercise classes have become widely used as an alternative to in-person activities. This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and participant engagement variables of delivering Qi Gong and Tai Chi programs through telehealth interventions. The findings highlight the importance of digital literacy for both participants and providers, and individual perceived relevance for sustained program engagement. Online social involvement was found to facilitate participant acceptability and engagement. Overall, participants expressed satisfaction with telehealth, while providers had concerns about the quality of care.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Laura Maniscalco, Nicola Veronese, Francesco Saverio Ragusa, Laura Vernuccio, Ligia J. Dominguez, Lee Smith, Domenica Matranga, Mario Barbagallo
Summary: This study found that sarcopenia was associated with a significantly higher incidence of poor cognitive status in a large population of elderly people over a 10-year follow-up period, suggesting it may be an important potential risk factor for dementia.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shaoli Yao, Xi-wen Chen
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fear of falling on cognitive decline in older adults in the Korean community, and finds that fear of falling accompanied by depressive symptoms is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wenting Peng, Cen Mo, Yuqian Luo, Siyuan Tang, Minhui Liu
Summary: The study examines the relationship between prior-year symptom burden and later-year falls and fall-related outcomes among community-dwelling older adults. The results show that symptom burden is associated with an increased risk of falls, fear of falling, and limitations in daily activities due to fear of falling. Additionally, demographic factors such as age, race/ethnicity, education, and living arrangement moderate the effects of symptom burden on falls and fall-related outcomes.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yi-Chin Lin, Hung-Yu Lin, Liang-Kung Chen, Fei-Yuan Hsiao
Summary: This study examines the associations between subjective aging and the psychological and behavioral responses of older individuals, specifically focusing on the longitudinal changes in biological age. The results indicate that there are no significant associations between changes in biological age and subjective aging across different chronological age groups.
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(2024)
Letter
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Danielle Ni Chroinin
Summary: This study investigated the preparedness of medical interns in dealing with older in-patients through an online survey. The results showed that most interns felt moderately prepared in managing older patients, but they generally felt confident in managing the last older patient they encountered. There were variations in the self-assessed preparedness for different aspects of aged care, and 'real-life experience on the wards' was considered the favored teaching tool. Identifying these gaps in self-assessment will provide valuable insights for teaching aged care to medical students and junior doctors.
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(2024)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hsin-Yen Yen, Yung Liao, Wen-Hsin Huang
Summary: This study investigated the association between household physical activity and subjective well-being in older adults in four East Asian societies. The findings suggest that household physical activity has positive effects on older adults' health and marital satisfaction. It is recommended for older married couples to increase their household physical activity to maintain marital satisfaction.
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(2024)
