Health Outlook in Elderly with Delirium
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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
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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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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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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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Outlook For Americans' Longevity Dips, As Deaths Of The Most Elderly Rise : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “People born in 2008 can expect to live 77.8 years, a decline of a little more than a month, from 77.9 years in 2007, according to a report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” View full resource at npr.org
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Outlook For Americans' Longevity Dips, As Deaths Of The Most Elderly Rise: People born in 2008 can expect... http://n.pr/eNKsVs from NPR
Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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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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Depression in Elders With Schizophrenia May Moderate : Internal Medicine News
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Lighter Sedation for Elderly Surgery Patients May Reduce Risk Of Confusion, Disorientation
seniorjournal.com — “Jan. 24, 2010- A common complication following surgery in senior citizens 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. Health news for senior citizens and baby boomers.” View full resource at seniorjournal.com
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Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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Diagnosing — and treating — depression in the elderly poses challenges - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Older Americans are generally happier than the young, surveys show. Seniors are less stressed, enjoy more free time, and have a more positive outlook. Yet they also endure great losses: the end of their careers, deaths of loved ones, illness, disability, and reduced independence.” View full resource at boston.com
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Lighter Sedation for Elderly During Surgery May Reduce Risk of Confusion, Disorientation After
newswise.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 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 newswise.com
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