Diabetes and dementia in long-term care

Article Abstract:

Elderly diabetics may be protected from some types of dementias. Researchers examined the link between adult onset diabetes (AODM) and dementia in a group of 476 older long-term care residents. There were 99 diabetics. The lowest rate of diabetes occurred in people with possible or probable Alzheimer's disease, while vascular dementia was associated with the highest rate of AODM. Diabetics may be more susceptible to vascular disease and dementia.

Aged, Elderly, Diagnosis, Demographic aspects, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Presenile dementia, Long term care

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Critical review of resident assessment protocols

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted by surveying a group of geriatric female prisoners to describe the nature and prevalence of functional impairment in them.

United States, Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Usage, Geriatrics, Activities of daily living, Women prisoners

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