Cognitive decline in high-functioning older persons is associated with an increased risk of hospitalization
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A study was conducted to examine hospital use for patients with evidence of cognitive decline indicative of early cognitive impairment. The specific memory tests were not associated with hospitalization but high-functioning older persons who experienced decline in overall cognitive function were more likely to be hospitalized.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Increases in serum non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be beneficial in some high-functioning older adults: MacArthur studies of successful aging
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The association between the changes in serum non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the risk of adverse health outcomes in high-functioning older adults are examined. The increase in cholesterol affects not only the mortality but also on the functional status of the elderly adults.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Identification of risk for high hospital use: cost comparisons of four strategies and performance across subgroups
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A study is described that compares four different methods for assessing risks for high hospital utilization by different groups of elderly persons.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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