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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GI side effects. These are common with these medications and can include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. “Symptoms are often tolerable in younger patients; they can precipitate serious ...

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 ...

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 ...