Effects of supporting community-living demented patients and their caregivers: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that families of demented patients are able to postpone placing them in long-term institutional care if they have help from a community family care coordinator. Data were obtained from 100 home-living dementia patients 65 years of age and older, receiving support from informal caregivers.

Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Management, Evaluation, Services, Caregivers, Dementia, Community psychiatric services, Community mental health services, Home care

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Genetic variant of lactase-persistent C/T (sub -13910) is associated with bone fractures in very old age

Article Abstract:

A study of the relationship between C/C - 13910 genotype and bone fractures in elderly is presented. It is observed that the lactase gene is a risk factor for the bone fractures.

Analysis, Risk factors, Physiological aspects, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures, Genes

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Association between blood pressure and survival over 9 years in a general population aged 85 and older

Article Abstract:

Connection between blood pressure and mortality, in people beyond 85 years in Finland, is studied.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Blood pressure

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