Older Adults Primarily Use Cannabis to Treat Pain, Sleep Problems and Anxiety
Researchers conducted an anonymous survey of patients at a geriatrics clinic in California to discover trends in cannabis use among older adults.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Amyloid Deposition and Depression in People Without Dementia
This study aimed to examine the association between cortical Aβ deposition and depressive and anxiety symptoms, and between Aβ deposition in the amygdala, striatum, and thalamus and depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most older adults using cannabis report initiating use after the age of 60 years primarily to treat pain.
Pandemic Contributes to Major Increase in Isolation, Loneliness Among Older Adults
Researchers at the University of Michigan sought to identify the percentage of older adults who may have experienced isolation or loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic in their National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Older Adults
This study points to potential differences in how social isolation and loneliness may affect — and reflect — health and wellbeing for older adults.
Effect of Social Isolation on Health in Older Adults: Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Results from a NASEM report on social isolation & loneliness in older adults provides insight into challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Older Adults With Depression Showing Resilience in Pandemic
Mental health scores did not worsen in patients with major depressive disorder during the first 2 months of the pandemic.
Early-Life Adversity Associated With Accelerated Biological Aging
Links vary by adversity type; threat-related early-life adversity tied to accelerated pubertal development
Pimavanserin sNDA Under Review for Dementia-Related Psychosis
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.
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