Geriatric Psychiatry

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Pimavanserin sNDA Under Review for Dementia-Related Psychosis

By

Brian Park, PharmD

The FDA has accepted for filing the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for pimavanserin (Nuplazid®; Acadia) for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with dementia-related psychosis.

Most Older Adults Routinely Experience Ageism

The majority of older US adults commonly experience ageism in their daily lives.

Glucose Hypometabolism, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Jessica Nye

The researchers concluded that risk for MCI was associated with neurodegeneration and neuropsychiatric symptoms among adults aged 50 years and older, and that an abnormal FDG-PET was a stronger driving force for cognitive decline.

Suicide Risk Increased After Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients

Elderly patients with hip fracture have an increased risk for suicide.

COVID-19 Related Mental Distress Affects Few Older Adults, More Often Those With Chronic Illness

By

Nicole Bowens, PhD

The majority of older adults in the sample did not report any depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms, and almost no respondents indicated severe or extremely severe symptoms.

Air Pollution May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Exposure to air pollution may have adverse effects on cognitive aging and brain health in older adults.

Visual Impairment May Up Risk for Dementia in Older Women

In older women, objectively measured visual impairment is associated with a twofold to more than fivefold increased risk for dementia.

How Can Clinicians Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 on Psychogeriatric Wards?

By

Benjamin Williams

Patients with psychiatric disorders are another population that may be more exposed to COVID-19, and the secondary effects of the pandemic may detract from ongoing treatment, thus worsening overall mental health.

Processed Meat, Unhealthy Snack Food Networks Tied to Dementia

Focused eating habits with high processed meats and unhealthy snacking may be associated with increased dementia risk.

Most Older Adults With New Dementia Die Within Five Years

Most community-dwelling older adults with newly identified dementia die or are admitted to a long-term care home within five years.