Why Is Geriatric Assessment so Infrequently Used in Oncology Practices? The Ongoing Issue of Nonadherence to This Standard of Care for Older Adults With Cancer In the article that accompanies this ...
Introduction Functional limitations are a key indicator of ageing, associated with quality of life, independence and the need ...
Mobility and function. Overall mobility and function are critical factors affecting elders’ capacity for self-care and ability to stay safely and independently in their homes. Such standardized scales ...
Malnutrition and unintentional weight loss are common in older adults with cancer and are associated with treatment intolerance, impaired immunity, and decreased functional recovery. 84 Validated ...
Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...
Older adults living with dementia frequently present with complex clinical and care needs, including delirium superimposed on dementia, behavioural and ...
The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the association between sleep patterns and age-associated cognitive alterations among older adults. Amyloid ...