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.

Hospitalization, Hospital care, Cognition disorders in old age, Geriatric cognitive disorders

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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.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Cholesterol

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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.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Science & research, Venture Analysis, Research, Risk assessment, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Comparative analysis, Business enterprises, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Hospital utilization

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