by Frederick B. Rogers  , Iris Guo  , Brandon Lyle  , Nicholas Larson  , David Weatherby  , James Kenny  and Benoit Blondeau

Received: 23 February 2026;  Published: 23 October 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2604343

The role of surgical stabilization rib fractures (SSRF) in geriatric trauma patients remains controversial despite growing evidence supporting SSRF in selected patients with severe chest wall injuries. The decision to do surgical stabilization of rib fractures in the elderly patient is more complex with recommendations for surgery to be individualized on a case-by-case basis. In this preliminary report, we describe the development of a multidisciplinary Chest Wall Injury Service that utilizes a standardized treatme [...]

by André M. Suguihura  , Maycon J. Ferreira  , Alexia P. Hammonds  , Vilma Gómez  , Lucimere Bohn  and Emerson Sebastião

Received: 04 April 2026;  Published: 21 October 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2604342

Despite well-established health benefits of regular physical activity, participation rates remain suboptimal among adults, particularly older adult populations. More evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, online exercise training has emerged as an interesting strategy for different groups of individuals to remain physically active. The present study explored perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of online exercise training in adults at different stages of adulthood. This qualitative study was a secondary analysis [...]

by Bubacar Embaló  , Jhenyfer Amanda Ciriaco Canhete  , Gabriel Schmitt da Cruz  , Daniela de Rossi Figueiredo  , Heloisa Godoi  and Ana Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Mello

Received: 30 October 2025;  Published: 19 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2603341

The study aimed to understand the provision of home dental care for homebound older adults within the context of primary healthcare. A mixed-methods, concurrent, parallel, and cross-sectional study was conducted. Quantitative data were collected from 123 homebound older adults through structured questionnaires and oral examinations and analyzed using descriptive and bivariate statistics. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with 37 homebound older adults and/or caregivers and eight primary healthcare [...]

by Paolo Giacomoni  and Pier Francesco Morganti

Received: 05 January 2026;  Published: 23 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2603340

Aging is defined as the accumulation of damage, and several factors have been recognized as “factors of aging”. A sensible holistic approach is appropriate to reduce the rate of accumulation of damage, while maintaining the well-being of the individual. The holistic approach of L-Raphael defines seven fields of intervention: Outdoor management, Physical management, Medical management, Nutritional management, Stress management, Aesthetic management, and Leisure management. These interventions apply to skin aging as [...]

by Cassandra R. Hatt  , Aaron M. Eakman  and Allison A. M. Bielak

Received: 17 December 2025;  Published: 09 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2602339

Multiple theories from the psychological and occupational therapy sciences suggest that there may be reciprocity between activity selection and the meanings we draw from them. As such, meaningfulness may be an important contextual mechanism through which activity engagement positively influences cognition, but no research has examined these links in healthy middle-aged and older adults. This study examined the predictive ordering of the associations between activity engagement, meaningfulness, and cognition. Eighty [...]

by Julia Baumann  , Eva Bönzli  , Franziska Wandrey  and Torsten Grothe

Received: 07 June 2026;  Published: 09 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2602338

The complex process of skin aging results in noticeable changes, including decreased collagen content, reduced elasticity, and decreased hydration. Interventions to preserve or restore collagen, a key structural protein, may help counteract these signs. The concept of "beauty from within” through nutritional supplements is of growing interest, particularly the use of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived or synthetic collagen. This study investigated the anti-aging potential of an extract from Moldavian dragon [...]

by Rayone Moreira Costa Veloso Souto  , Rafael Belo Corassa  , José Veloso Souto Júnior  , Elaine Leandro Machado  and Otaliba Libânio de Morais Neto

Received: 12 September 2025;  Published: 27 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601337

Elder abuse is a global public health issue, with consequences on individual health, increased burden on healthcare systems, and high social costs. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of family violence among older adults in Brazil and analyze its association with disability, comorbidities, functional limitation, and sociodemographic characteristics. Cross-sectional study using data from the 2019 National Health Survey (PNS 2019), including older adults aged 60 years or older. Bivariate and multiple logistic [...]

by Joshua M. Baruth  , Jennifer Geske  , Elizabeth Sokolowski  and Maria I. Lapid

Received: 14 October 2025;  Published: 10 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601336

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) are complex conditions with chronic symptoms and impairments associated with greater risk for physical comorbidity and early mortality. Understanding end-of-life care in older adults with SSDs is crucial for improving geriatric psychiatric care and identifying healthcare disparities. A cohort of 254 older adult decedents with a history of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder was identified using the Rochester Epidemiology Project. A control group of 254 older adult deced [...]

by Isabelle Wallach  , Julie Beauchamp  , Tamara Sussman  , Arianne Laplante  and Patrick Durivage

Received: 08 October 2025;  Published: 11 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601335

The sexuality of older adults at advanced stages of illness, or at the end of life, remains a taboo topic that is rarely addressed in the literature and in practice. As a result, the knowledge base informing the support needs of older adults at the final stages of life with regards to sexuality remains scant. The present study seeks to explore experiences of sexuality in older adults with serious illness or receiving palliative care, focusing specifically on the place of sexuality in their lives, the forms of sexua [...]

by Reyhaneh Bakhtiari  , Michelle V. Tomczak  , Stephen D. Langor  , Aaron Granley  , Farah Campbell  and Anthony Singhal

Received: 02 September 2025;  Published: 05 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2601334

Driving is a complex cognitive behavior that is an essential part of everyday life and can be broken down into many subcomponents. Due to aging and medication interactions, a wide range of motor, sensory, and cognitive skills that are imperative for driving are affected in older adults. Several studies show that the number of crashes and mortality rates increase by age and the consumption of cannabis and cocaine is associated with a range of adverse mental and physical effects. The purpose of this study was to iden [...]