Noa Sylvetsky, Chen Futeran Shahar, Meir Frankel, Gabriel Munter
Received: April 01, 2020; Published: July 02, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2003126

Abstract: Hospitalists are at risk for vitamin D deficiency during their active years due to indoor working conditions and insufficient sunlight exposure. The impairment of bone mineral density (BMD) in this group has not been studied. A total of 50 male hospitalists aged ≥ 65 years were enrolled. Their BMD w [...]

Hanneke van der Wal- Huisman, Henk Groen, Erik Heineman, Barbara L. van Leeuwen
Received: April 08, 2020; Published: July 01, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2003125

Abstract: Postoperative pain has a negative influence on physical and mental recovery and may result in a variety of postoperative complications. Listening to recorded music has been revealed to reduce pain, but in addition to that, live bedside music further offers the possibility to interact with the patien [...]

Julia M. Robertson, Barbara E. Kingsley
Received: February 16, 2020; Published: June 23, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002124

Abstract: The ability to situate individuals within social categories provides an important social function, allowing people to navigate problems of survival and reproduction within highly complex social structures. This categorization of people with apparently shared characteristics is facilitated by various [...]

Zheer Al-Mashhadi, Rikke Viggers, Rasmus Fuglsang-Nielsen, Bente Langdahl, Peter Vestergaard, Søren Gregersen, Jakob Starup-Linde
Received: April 02, 2020; Published: June 18, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002123

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and osteoporosis are two major public health concerns worldwide, contributing to morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Aging is one of the most significant risk factors for low bone mass, bone fragility, and fractures. Among the several comorbidities that affect the [...]

Jacques De Reuck, Florent Auger, Nicolas Durieux, Claude-Alain Maurage, Vincent Deramecourt, Charlotte Cordonnier, Florence Pasquier, Didier Leys, Regis Bordet
Received: April 06, 2020; Published: June 04, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002122

Abstract: Regional brain atrophy and an escalation in vascular risk are associated to increasing age in normal cognitive healthy persons. The present post-mortem study compares the incidence of cerebrovascular lesions between young-aged, middle-aged, and elderly cognitive normal persons with additional 7.0-te [...]

Nikita Francis
Received: March 15, 2020; Published: June 01, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002121

Abstract: Despite continuous efforts to combat neurodegenerative diseases, researchers have been unable to find an intervention that reverses degeneration and/or improves cognition in dementia or healthy aging. Therefore, it is considerably important to identify lifestyle factors that could potentially aid in [...]

Marika Haritos Paul, Mary Beth Arensberg, Judy R. Simon, Satya S. Jonnalagadda, Suzette L. Pereira, Jamie S. Partridge, Joseph A. Rosenthal
Received: April 10, 2020; Published: May 22, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002120

Abstract: Poor nutrition is linked to frailty and both poor nutrition and frailty are recognized risk factors for falls. This study examined the association between dietary protein intake and subsequent reported falls in community-dwelling older Americans with a history of falls. Other nutritional, functional [...]

Eileen J. Carter, Srijesa Khasnabish, Jason S. Adelman, Michael Bogaisky, Mary Ellen Lindros, Lois Alfieri, Maureen Scanlan, Ann Hurley, Megan Duckworth, Alexandra Shelley, Kenrick Cato, Shao P Yu, Dianne L Carroll, Emily Jackson, Stuart Lipsitz, David W Bates, Patricia C. Dykes
Received: March 23, 2020; Published: May 18, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002119

Abstract: Falls represent a persistent and costly patient safety issue. Fall TIPS (Tailored Interventions for Patient Safety) is a patient-centered and clinical decision-supported, fall prevention program that has led to fewer falls and related injuries among hospitalized patients. We aimed to identify domina [...]

Noah J. Webster, Kristine J. Ajrouch, Toni C. Antonucci
Received: December 05, 2018; Published: May 12, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002118

Abstract: Forgiveness may serve as an essential positive resource to help individuals cope emotionally with stressful events, ultimately influencing health. Examination of how individuals forgive within the context of close relationships can provide useful information about positive aging. In this study, we e [...]

Adolfo Toledano-Díaz, M^a Isabel Álvarez, Adolfo Toledano
Received: December 18, 2019; Published: May 09, 2020; doi:10.21926/obm.geriatr.2002117

Abstract: Neurons, from the time of their birth until their death, are always accompanied by neuroglial cells, maintaining very close morphological and functional relationships among themselves. Classically three main neuroglial families have been considered within the central nervous system (CNS): astroglia, [...]