To assess the rate of orthostatic hypotension and factors associated with it among elderly patients who underwent a comprehensive, ambulatory geriatric assessment.The study included 65 years older were assessed in outpatient comprehensive assessment unit. Data collected from computerized medical record including sociodemographic data, lifestyle, falls, blood pressure, BMI, functional cognitive status, medications, comorbidity.The population consisted 571 over nine-year period. The mean age...

Abstract Background ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a critical condition, especially in the older population, who are at increased risk due to comorbidities and delayed diagnosis. This study aimed investigate impact of ethnicity on clinical characteristics, treatment timelines, outcomes patients with STEMI southern Israel, comparing Jewish Bedouin populations. Methods We conducted retrospective cohort Soroka University Medical Center from 2016 2022, including (≥ 65 years)...

Abstract Background A model of hospital-at-home services called the Home Care Unit (“the unit”) has been implemented in southern region Clalit Healthcare Services Israel. The aim present study was to characterize this service model. Methods retrospective cross-over study. included homebound patients 65 years age and above who were treated for at least one month framework unit, between 2013 2020. We compared hospitalization rate, number hospital days, emergency room visits, cost six-month...

Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition in older people, and age-related cognitive symptoms may progress to Mild Impairment Dementia. Physical exercise training be useful maintaining function, those developing impaired function should advised plan for the future. The MoCA test screening instrument, but Russian version of this has not yet been validated. aim present study was validate test. Methods: population included 160 residents Israel aged 65 years with as their mother...

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common problem in the elderly age group, and some studies have reported an association between OH increased mortality. We evaluated possible associations mortality retrospective study of frail patients who came for comprehensive geriatric assessment. The included all ≥65 years were assessed outpatient Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Unit. Data collected from computerized medical record, including blood pressure, sociodemographic data, lifestyle, falls,...

<b><i>Background:</i></b> The use of feeding tubes (FTs) in patients with advanced dementia does not yield positive health outcomes and can have a negative effect. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge attitudes physicians on FTs for dementia. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 201 240 doctors (83.8%) participated study; 61.7% claimed that prevent aspiration, 51.7% they pneumonia, 38.8% weight gain....

Background: As the population ages, rate of hip fractures and need for rehabilitation increases. Home-based (HBR) is an alternative to classic inpatient (IR), which expensive framework with non-negligible risks. Methods: A retrospective study patients 65 years above following surgery repair a fracture who underwent HBR or IR between 2016 2019. The two frameworks were compared outcome factors predicting successful rehabilitation. was determined Montebello Rehabilitation Factor Score-Revised...

Congestive heart failure (CHF), a common problem in adults, is associated with multiple hospitalizations, high mortality rates and costs.To evaluate whether home care for homebound patients CHF reduces healthcare service utilization overall costs.A retrospective study of among who received from 2012-1015. The outcome measures were number hospital admissions per month, total hospitalization days only, emergency room visits, costs. A comparison was conducted between the 6-month period prior to...

One of the components Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is request to write a sentence. We investigated relationship between characteristics written sentence MMSE and cognitive affective status elderly patients.The were compared total score, sociodemographic characteristics, tests evaluating cognition status, diagnoses.The number words was significantly associated with degree impairment, whereas emotional polarity sentences concerns about health depression.Characteristics may provide...

The overall implementation rate for outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment (OCGAU) recommendations ranges from 48.6 to 71%. purpose of the study was identify factors that reduce recommendations.The medical records patients who were assessed in unit over an 8 year period surveyed. Data collected included patient's characteristics (socio-demographic, functional, cognitive, and affective condition, co-morbidity), number recommendations, identity geriatrician, data related primary...

Aim Orthostatic hypotension is a common problem in individuals aged ≥65 years. Its association with mortality not clear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate associations between orthostatic and overall sample years who were seen at Outpatient Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Unit, Clalit Health Services, Beer‐Sheva, Israel. Methods Individuals evaluated Unit January 2005 December 2015, had data on included study. database sociodemographic characteristics, body mass index,...

Studies of the effect aromatherapy on patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms dementia (BPSD) have yielded contradictory results. One possible explanation for this lack consistent results is site application oil. The aim study was to evaluate lavender oil rate BPSD when applied close away from olfactory system. A crossover placebo-controlled conducted in two psychogeriatric long term care departments. Patients Department received their face during first month foot second month,...

The phenomenon of ageism has been studied extensively in the Western world, but there is only a small number studies among medical staff Russia. aim this study was to assess prevalence and identify variables that can explain sample physicians nurses This prospective cross-sectional who participated training course years 2016–2018 Data collected before start included Fraboni scale (FSA) questionnaire, sociodemographic characteristics including age, gender, profession, professional seniority,...

The aim of the present study was to compare implementation rates by primary care physicians geriatric assessment recommendations given in various settings. We compared Model "OCGAU," an outpatient comprehensive unit where there no direct contact between geriatrician and physician with three "Clinic" models in-clinic assessment: "Clinic A-2007" which participated assessment, A-2013" physician, "Clinics B-2013" a staff meeting clinic. Subgroups "OCGAU" model were composed patients referred...

Background: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of methylphenidate (MPH) for cognitive function in older patients with mild impairment (MCI). Methods: Male female subjects aged 65 years a clinical diagnosis MCI were included an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eligible assigned to either treatment immediate-release MPH or placebo. The active compound was administered increasing-dose stepwise fashion, namely 10 mg on day 1, 20 2, 30 3. Subjects...

Ageism is an important phenomenon that affects individuals and how society relates to older adults. It evaluate ageism in the medical staff because of its potential effect on treatment for A cross-sectional study assess negative attitudes doctors nurses toward adults was conducted using Fraboni Scale (FSA), a method evaluating teams. Additional variables associated with such as aging anxiety, death dying anxiety were also assessed. The population included working large university hospital or...

Abstract Background Antibiotic treatment (AT) for patients with advanced dementia and pneumonia is a complex issue. AT can prolong life, but it also suffering the patient family. In this study we evaluated physicians’ attitudes to Methods A vignette-based survey among community-based physicians (CBP) hospital-based (HBP) who work in southern Israel. The were asked complete questionnaire on their knowledge AT, based case description of pneumonia. Results 211 participated including 134 CBP...

Antibiotic treatment (AT) for patients with advanced dementia and pneumonia is a complex issue. AT can prolong life, but it also suffering the patient family. In this study we evaluated physicians' attitudes to

The rate of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has increased over recent decades. Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program for the been shown to be effective in various age groups but is never tested as a treatment MCI patients. aim this study was assess effect FIE on and functional state patients MCI.This an interventional pilot community-dwelling aged ≥65 years diagnosed previous year. protocol included 30 twice-weekly 90-min sessions full neurocognitive...

Background: The development of screening instruments will help the primary care team to determine when further comprehensive cognitive assessment is necessary. Design: A retrospective analysis based on medical records. Patients and setting: referred a geriatric unit. Analysis: Cognitive included visual-spatial components: Mini Mental State Examination, Clock Drawing Test, Montreal Assessment Neurotrax (Mindstreams) computerized battery. Results: average age 190 eligible patients was...