Elder Abuse Most Commonly Perpetrated by Family Members
Elder abuse is most commonly committed by family members.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Metabolic Syndrome Does Not Predict Chronicity, Severity of Depression
There was no evidence of metabolic syndrome’s effect on the course and severity of depression over six years in older adults with a formal diagnosis of depression.
More Than 10% of Seniors Estimated to Be Current Binge Drinkers
More than 10% of US adults aged 65 years and older are estimated to be current binge drinkers.
Longer Sleep Duration Linked to Poorer Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults
Overall, US older adults who reported longer sleep duration have poorer objective and subjective cognitive performance.
Passive Suicidal Ideation May Be Underestimated Among Older Americans
Older adults reporting passive suicidal ideation may not be depressed, but may be experiencing worse health and functioning.
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors May Reduce Psychotropic Prescriptions in Alzheimer Disease
Use of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors to manage dementia-related behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with Alzheimer disease may reduce the need for psychotropic medications.
Association Between High-Potency Opioids, Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Older adults with severe depressive symptoms are more likely to be taking high-potency opioid medications compared with older adults without such symptoms.
Residential Long-Term Care Associated With Suicide in Older Adults
Between 2003 and 2015, approximately 2% of adults 55 years and older who died by suicide were associated in some way with long-term care.
Predictors of Depression Trajectory in Older Patients Identified
Chronic disease burden and baseline symptom severity were identified as consistent risk factors for negative depression trajectories in older adults.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated With Depression in Older Adults
Every 10-ng/mL increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D was associated with a 12% decrease in the risk for depression in older adults.
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