Older adults with more than two geriatric syndromes, unique health conditions among elderly patients that are multifactorial ...

The modern healthcare system operates on a fundamental belief that more testing equals better care, especially for older adults. This approach, while well-intentioned, has created an unexpected crisis ...

To address the complex clinical needs of the older adult patient, Karen Devereaux Melillo argues in a recent editorial that it's imperative to prepare nurses as gerontological specialists. [1] Despite ...

Caring for elderly individuals who remain silent or communicate minimally presents unique challenges for caregivers and health care professionals. Understanding the complex factors behind this silence ...

Although a study on the benefits of geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer did not demonstrate significant improvements to quality of life, researchers said it yielded valuable insights ...

Older adults are more likely to be misdiagnosed than other adults. Multiple conditions and medications can make it tricky. Geriatric ERs are an answer to this problem and they are catching on. It can ...

Individuals older than 65 years old constitute the fastest growing population group in America. According to the 2008 United States census bureau report, the number of elders grew from 29.6 million in ...

"Hepatectomy, including minor and major hepatectomy, may be safe and oncologically feasible in older patients with HCC who have few comorbidities, good liver function reserve, and good performance ...