Numerous observational studies have reported an increased risk of mortality for conventional antipsychotics in elderly patients, and for haloperidol in particular. Subsequently, health authorities have warned against use of conventional...
With an aging population, a growing number of older adults experience physical or cognitive decline that necessitates admission to residential aged care facilities (RACF). Each year a considerable proportion of these residents has at least 1...
The loss of skeletal muscle mass with advancing age is a universal phenomenon. The trajectory of this loss of muscle is remarkably variable and its etiology complex and multifactorial. The term, sarcopenia, was initially described as the age-...
JAMDA published in 2008 practical recommendations about the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in nursing homes.1 Five years later, an update of the relevant scientific literature was undertaken to assess potential...
In older patients, hospitalization is often associated with new or worsening disability. This hospitalization-associated disability may be explained in part by the cumulative effect of aging, frailty, comorbidities, and illnesses that led to...
Hypovitaminosis D is highly prevalent among seniors. Although evidence is insufficient to recommend routine vitamin D screening in seniors, universal vitamin D supplementation is not desirable either. To rationalize vitamin D determination, our...
Dr Zorowitz is correct in that in the United States intravenous infusions are commonly done in nursing homes.1 In our editorial, we were taking a global view.2 As we have previously shown, the majority of nursing homes throughout the world are...
This study assessed individual and organizational context (work environment) factors that influence use of best practices by care aides (nursing assistants) in nursing homes. Little scientific attention has been focused on understanding best...
Several research studies have shown that resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in long-term care residences is a prevalent, concerning, but under-reported and understudied phenomenon with serious psychological and physical consequences for residents...
