Agreement between older subjects and proxy informants on history of surgery and childbirth

Article Abstract:

Family members of elderly patients may not be a reliable source for information about the patient, according to a study of 82 elderly patients and the family member most likely to know about them. Family members gave a reliable history of childbirth but not of surgeries unrelated to childbirth.

Research, Family, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Proxy

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Undetected dementia in community-dwelling older people: the Canadian Study of Health and Aging

Article Abstract:

Secondary analysis of data from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (CSHA) has been used to estimate frequency and correlates of undetected dementia in community-dwelling older people. Findings show a large number of older people in the community have undetected dementia and may be at significant risk for motor vehicle accidents, financial difficulties, delirium, and medication errors.

Psychological aspects, Aging, Aged, Elderly, Usage, Statistics, Dementia, Medical screening, Health screening

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Fragmentation of care for frail older people - an international problem - experience from three countries: Israel, Canada, and the United States

Article Abstract:

Experience from three countries, Israel, Canada, and the United States, is reviewed relative to fragmentation of care for frail older people. This was seen to be an international problem.

United States, Israel, Care and treatment, International aspects, Practice, Geriatrics, Frail elderly, Continuum of care

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