For example, the use of benzodiazepines in elderly patients has been found to be associated with an increased incidence of falls, morbidity and mortality, but a large number of these patients still being prescribed benzodiazepines. 3-6 Despite the presence of st...
Mechanical Restraints, Rehabilitation Therapies, and Staffing Adequacy as Risk Factors for Falls in an Elderly Hospitalized Population This case-control study of fall-related risk factors for elderly hospitalized patients hypothesized that the use of mechanical restraints, participation in... MC Arbesman,...
Unfortunately, most cases of elder abuse extend from the family of the elderly person. In many instances, it is the family members who are the perpetrators ofemotional,sexual,physicalandfinancialabuses against the elderly relative. This can be a particularly devastating form of abuse, as there ...
The perianal approach is typically performed in elderly people or people in poor health who cannot tolerate general anesthesia. The perianal approach is associated with higher recurrence rate than abdominal approach, and usually involves a shorter hospital stay. If a patient is too weak for surgery,...
1) Motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease Tremors: Bradykinesia: Rigidity: Postural instability: Loss of facial expression (apathetic expression) Reduced eye blinking Changes in speech Increased salivation Blurred vision Micrography (calligraphy changes and the letters become small) ...
Possible cause of malnutrition in elderly is hidden, therefore the research is aim at investigating the cause of malnutrition in elderly. The research would examine the following question.1. What is malnutrition in elderly?2. What are the possible causes of malnutrition in elderly?3. What Nursing...
Sleep: a marker of physical and mental health in the elderly. Am J Geriatr Psych. 2006;14:860-866. 7.St George RJ, Delbaere K, Williams P, Lord SR. Sleep quality and falls in older people living in self-and assisted-care villages. Gerontology. 2008;55:162-168. 8.Blackwell T, ...
Popular in the early 20th century for medical and recreational use, they are now associated with suicide among elderly people. Medscape reports that barbiturates were responsible for 27.2 percent of fatal overdose suicides among the elderly. Signs of a barbiturate overdose include: Loss of ...
In the UK, stroke treatment and productivity-loss result in societal costs of £8.9 billion a year, with care costs accounting for approximately 5% of total NHS costs. Cerebrovascular disease is the leading cause of epilepsy in elderly individuals, and the second most common cause of late-...
With no treatment, over 60% of patients with BPPV recover within four weeks.23However, episodes of vertigo (especially recurrent vertigo) can substantially undermine quality of life and increase the risk of falls in elderly people.123,124Therefore, treatment is recommended for people who are experi...