The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is a comprehensive and reliable source of monthly research and information about common diseases and disorders of older adults. Increase your geriatrics medical expertise by reading your copy now. The journal gives you practical, peer-reviewed, clinical guidance on a variety of topics that you can use to improve the health and quality of life for your older patients.
A newly published quality improvement study shows how a simple intervention by health care providers reduced the number of older adult patients with type 2 diabetes at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) by almost 50% ...
Sep 27, 2023
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New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriately among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Previous studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedure involves a flexible wire that is inserted into a blood vessel ...
Aug 23, 2023
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Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds that among patients 65 and older, a diagnosis of anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis, and benzodiazepine exposure ...
Aug 7, 2023
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The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.
Jul 20, 2023
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A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that immediately after retirement, white adults tended to experience a significant decline in cognitive function, whereas Black adults experienced ...
Jul 19, 2023
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For many, keeping up with a brimming email inbox has become a chore. But for older adults, access to tools such as email and texting may help them stay socially engaged and reduce their chances of developing dementia. Or ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Staffing levels likely drive the differences in hospitalizations and emergency department visits among nursing homes, the researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Jun 14, 2023
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New research reveals that the level of fat within the body's muscle—or muscle adiposity—may indicate a person's likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline as they age. In the study published in the Journal of the American ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released the 2023 update to the AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. The AGS Beers Criteria serves as a comprehensive list of medications ...
May 4, 2023
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