Elderly Delirium and Health Outcome
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Kathryn Haslanger: Delirium in the Elderly: When It's Time to Call 911
huffingtonpost.com — “Delirium is quite common among people over the age of 65, and while it can be life-threatening, it is often preventable.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2011 at 5:40 am By:
Marty Tousley Health Professional
Delirium In The Elderly: When It's Time To Call 911 http://huff.to/jdzeWm via @huffingtonpost @caregiving #caregiving
Elderly Hospital Patients with Delirium More Likely to Die Within A Year
newswise.com — “Hospital patients over 65 who are referred for a psychiatric consultation and found to have delirium are more likely than those without delirium to die within one year following diagnosis, according to a new study published in General Hospital Psychiatry.” View full resource at newswise.com
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#health news: Elderly Hospital Patients with Delirium More Likely to Die Within A Year: Hospital patients over 6... http://t.co/eN9ot73b
Limiting depth of sedation reduces risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients
news-medical.net — “A common complication following surgery in elderly patients is postoperative delirium, a state of confusion that can lead to long-term health problems and cause some elderly patients to complain that they "never felt the same" again after an operation. But a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that simply limiting the depth of sedation during procedures could safely cut the risk of postoperative delirium by 50 percent.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Limiting depth of sedation reduces risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients: A common complication follo... http://bit.ly/7LCjJh
Elderly With Dementia Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study - MSN Health - Alzheimer's Disease
health.msn.com — “Often unlikely to understand why they're at hospital or follow discharge instructions” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study: http://on-msn.com/dQtpH1
New generation antidepressants may increase risk of adverse outcomes in elderly
news-medical.net — “Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions including stroke, falls, fractures and epilepsy, a study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Epilepsy News: New generation antidepressants may increase risk of adverse outcomes in elderly: Older people tak... http://bit.ly/owF1f4
Medical Spending and the Health of the Elderly - RWJF
rwjf.org — “More medical spending found to modestly relate to better health outcomes.” View full resource at rwjf.org
Most Recently Shared on May 27, 2011 at 1:58 pm By:
Mike Painter Family Medicine Doctor, Health Lawyer, Physician, and Doctor
counter-counter intuitive? RT @RWJF: More=better? Rsrch shows hi-er spending on Medicare beneficiaries=better outcomes http://rwjf.ws/m4gw7m
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcomes For Seniors Reviewed
medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study published in the society for vascular surgery's october 2009 issue of the journal of vascular surgery reports that the elderly have better operative outcomes when endovascular repair, ” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on September 30, 2009 at 12:24 pm By:
MNT Cardiovascular Health News
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Outcomes For Seniors Reviewed: A new study published in the Society for Vascul.. http://bit.ly/zG11V
Elderly Heart Failure Patients Who Need Skilled Nursing Care Often Sicker, Have Poorer Outcomes - Health News - redOrbit
redorbit.com — “Elderly patients with heart failure who need skilled nursing care after hospital discharge are often sicker, at higher risk for poor outcomes and are more likely than other patients to die or be rehospitalized within one year.” View full resource at redorbit.com
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Team-based approach to elderly care improves outcomes - Related Stories - AANP SmartBrief
smartbrief.com — “A home-based, collaborative care model is effective in optimizing health and quality of life and reducing emergency department visits and hospital admissions among community-dwelling, low-income elderly patients, according to a report in Health Affairs. The approach utilizes in-home assessments by --” View full resource at smartbrief.com
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Team-based approach to elderly care improves outcomes http://sbne.ws/r/6YDS
Elderly heart failure patients who need skilled nursing care often sicker, have poorer outcomes
sciencedaily.com — “Elderly patients who are discharged to skilled nursing care after hospitalization for heart failure often have other complications as well and typically are at higher risk for poor outcomes. These patients are more likely than other heart failure patients to die or be rehospitalized within one year. Skilled nursing facility patients, families and health-care providers need to be prepared for potential poor outcome, investigators said.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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ELDERLY DEPRESSION AND HOW IT CAN BE OVERCOME |
blog.imagineage.com — “Elderly Depression and How It Can Be Overcome BLOGGERS: MICHAEL FRIEDMAN, L.M.S.W. and LISA FURST Although depression is not a normal outcome of” View full resource at blog.imagineage.com
Most Recently Shared on August 17, 2011 at 5:15 pm By:
Deborah Heiser Psychologist, PhD, and Doctor
Elderly Depression and How it Can be Overcome http://t.co/4cqXHvN by Michael Friedman, with reference information included #psychology
Beta-Blockade With Nebivolol in Elderly Heart Failure Patients With Impaired and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: Data From SENIORS (Study of Effects of Nebivolol Intervention on Outcomes and Rehospitalization in Seniors With Heart Failure) -
content.onlinejacc.org — “Beta-Blockade With Nebivolol in Elderly Heart Failure Patients With Impaired and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: Data From SENIORS (Study of Effects of Nebivolol Intervention on Outcomes and Rehospitalization in Seniors With Heart Failure) -- van Veldhuisen et al. 53 (23): 2150 -- Journal of the American College of Cardiology” View full resource at content.onlinejacc.org
Most Recently Shared on June 19, 2009 at 7:12 pm By:
M Auron MD Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Physician
Nevibolol has similar beneficial effects in seniors with both preserved and low EF CHF - SENIORS study - http://bit.ly/TA6lg
Trends in health outcomes for family caregivers of hip-fractured elders during the first 12 months after discharge - Shyu - 2011 - Journal of Advanced Nursing - Wiley Online Library
onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Trends in health outcomes for family caregivers of hip-fractured elders during the first 12 months after discharge - Shyu - 2011 - Journal of Advanced Nursing - Wiley Online Library” View full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Most Recently Shared on July 18, 2011 at 6:35 pm By:
Inclusive Fitness Health Organization
A study on caregivers of hip-fractured elders http://fb.me/YIUBln4P
Lighter Sedation For Elderly During Surgery May Reduce Risk Of Confusion, Disorientation After
medicalnewstoday.com — “A common complication following surgery in elderly patients is postoperative delirium, a state of confusion that can lead to long-term health problems and cause some elderly patients to complain t” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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MNT Pain News Pain Management and Health News
Lighter Sedation For Elderly During Surgery May Reduce Risk Of Confusion, Disorientation After http://mnt.to/3wxd
Review: Health literacy affects quality, outcomes - Related Stories - AHIP Solutions SmartBrief
smartbrief.com — “Patients with low health literacy are more likely to be hospitalized and elderly patients with low health literacy had a higher risk of mortality and were less likely to comply with medication regimens than those who had a better understanding of medical information, according to a review of data b--” View full resource at smartbrief.com
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Review: Health literacy affects quality, outcomes http://t.co/WXizh48
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