To clarify the potential side effects of THC exposure in older adults, investigators conducted a systematic review of RCTs reporting the safety and efficacy of various cannabinoid-based medicines in adults older than 50 years.
This cross-sectional study of data from the Health and Retirement Study examines the relationships among different types of activities and insomnia symptoms in older adults in the United States.
Nursing homes with lowest versus highest proportion of White residents have higher COVID-19 death counts
The Alzheimer Europe group has formulated 4 key areas the European Commission may target to reduce the incidence, cost of care, delays in diagnoses, and stigma of this complex disease.
Early studies have indicated that, counter to expectation, older adults may be more resilient to the stress of COVID-19 than younger populations.
Researchers conducted qualitative semi-structured interviews with 32 pet owners aged more than 58 years to characterize how their pets promoted their wellness through touch-based interactions.
This study looks at the association between loneliness and depressive symptoms, assessed on multiple occasions during 12 years of follow-up, in a large, nationally representative cohort of adults aged 50 years and older in England.
Researchers analyzed data from a nationally representative study of older non-Hispanic Black and White adults to evaluate progress toward reducing racial disparities regarding dementia.
Residential care communities with a high proportion of residents diagnosed with dementia have a higher prevalence of depression and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
Researchers conducted an anonymous survey of patients at a geriatrics clinic in California to discover trends in cannabis use among older adults.
