Horst J. Koch
Received: August 06, 2019; Published: December 04, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904091

Abstract: The prevalence of Late-life Depression (LLD) is estimated between 10 and 15 % and therefore LLD is a considerable world-wide problem. The psychopathology is not substantially different from that of depressive episodes in young adults, but somatic complaints in combination of end-of-life perspective [...]

Katrine Hygum, Jakob Starup-Linde, Torben Harsløf, Bente Langdahl
Received: August 29, 2019; Published: December 04, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904090

Abstract: Background: The increased fracture risk in persons with diabetes is underestimated by conventional fracture predictors. The aims of this study were to conduct a systematic review and a meta-analysis to compare the levels of bone turnover markers (BTM) in persons with diabetes with and without fractu [...]

Siu Fai Ho, Avril Thomson, Tricia Moylan, Julie McGuckin, Andrew Kerr
Received: September 23, 2019; Published: December 02, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904089

Abstract: Background The sit-to-stand (StS) movement is a frequently performed task critical to independent living that is both difficult to perform and associated with falls in older populations. Consequently, the recovery of this movement through supervised practice is a priority during the rehabilitation [...]

Elizabeth Midlarsky
Received: August 18, 2019; Published: November 25, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904088

Abstract: Louise H., Ph.D was referred to me by her long-term primary care physician (PCP) who was certain that his patient was seriously depressed and in need of medication and possibly psychotherapy. My own assessment, in consultation with a neurologist, was that Louise’s problems with coping were primaril [...]

Arlene A. Schmid, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Christine A. Fruhauf, Laura A. Swink, Jennifer D. Portz
Received: September 29, 2019; Published: November 25, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904087

Abstract: Background: Falls are relatively common in older adults and are associated with chronic pain. Chronic pain may even be a predictor of falls in older adults. However, this relationship has not been studied in adults <65 years of age. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship betwee [...]

David Smithard, Signe Westmark, Dorte Melgaard
Received: September 15, 2019; Published: November 15 , 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904086

Abstract: Background: As the world’s population ages, so the number of old and frail people increases. Respiratory disease is a common reason for hospital admission for older people. Aspiration of saliva, which is probably infected, is the likely etiological agent. The presence of an abnormal swallow has been [...]

Tarik Wasfie, Avery Jackson III, Cara Marie Brock, Stefanija Galovska, Jennifer Hille
Received: November 07, 2019; Published: November 13, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904085

Abstract: None.

Susan Kane Patton, Jennifer Vincenzo, Holly B. Bennett, Michelle Gray, Leah Jean Henry, Alishia Ferguson, Ro Dibrezzo, Christopher S. Walter, Maryalice Kelly
Received: August 15, 2019; Published: October 29, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904084

Abstract: Aim: This case study reports on the planning and implementation of a fall risk assessment and prevention activity for older adults offered in multiple community settings by health professional faculty and students. Background: In the US, the percentage of adults 65 and older who fell was more than 2 [...]

Sheri R. Levy, MaryBeth Apriceno
Received: June 20, 2019; Published: October 28, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904083

Abstract: Worldwide, people are living longer but not necessarily experiencing optimal health since healthy ageing stems from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. The growing interdisciplinary literature on ageism from education, medicine, psychology, and social work increasingly h [...]

Elena Crooks, Kimberly Cleary
Received: September 14, 2019; Published: October 25, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.1904082

Abstract: Background: Falls are the leading cause of hospitalization and death among older adults; therefore, the ability to predict fall risk among older adults is critical. Several performance-based outcome measures exist to assess fall risk. Psychological factors are also associated with fall risk yet can [...]