Geriatrics
From the Journals
Physical activity tied to lower depression risk among older adults
“Meeting WHO recommended [physical activity] levels could be recommended ... to prevent the onset of depression.”
From the Journals
Lay counseling effective for reducing late-life depression
Results showed that 4.4% of participants in the intervention group had a major depressive episode, compared with 14.4% of those in the usual care...
Conference Coverage
Mild cognitive impairment risk slashed by 19% in SPRINT MIND
Clinicians are calling blood pressure drugs the first disease-modifying therapy for MCI.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: Monotherapy, or combination therapy?
A cholinesterase inhibitor plus memantine may be more effective than either medication alone.
Conference Coverage
IDEAS study meets first aim of changing 3-month clinical management, health outcomes
BARCELONA – The scan benefited both amyloid-positive and -negative patients.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Prescribing antipsychotics in geriatric patients: Focus on dementia
When to use SGAs for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Third of 3 parts.
From the Journals
Older adults who self-harm face increased suicide risk
Older patients in “more socially deprived localities” were less likely to be referred to mental health services, and women were more likely to be...
Podcasts
Using antipsychotics for dementia
Helen C. Kales, MD, discusses risks and benefits of antipsychotics and other psychotropics for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia...
Conference Coverage
ED visits related to psychiatric complaints are up 20% among elderly
SAN DIEGO – Elderly men presenting to the ED are nearly twice as likely to be admitted to the hospital, compared with elderly women.
From the Journals
Burden of dementia will shift more to minorities by 2060
More culturally competent and appropriate interventions may be required.
Daily News Podcast
Can tai chi tame seniors’ risk of falls?
And go easy on imaging in kids’ mild traumatic brain injury.