Exercise leads to faster postural reflexes, improved balance and mobility, and fewer falls in older persons with chronic stroke

Article Abstract:

The impact of two different exercise programs on motor functioning of older adults with chronic stroke is assessed. Though both are community based group programs, outcome measures for the agility exercise (dynamic balance based) were more positive than strectching/ weight shifting program. The exercises significantly improved postural reflexes, balance and mobility, step reaction time and could help prevent falls.

Science & research, Research, Exercise, Motor ability, Motor skills, Stroke patients

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A decision aid for long-term tube feeding in cognitively impaired older persons

Article Abstract:

This article evaluates the effectiveness of a decision aid used to help individuals decide whether or not to endorse long-term tube feeding in the care of an aged patient with cognitive impairments. Decision-makers reported that the self-paced, standardized audiobooklet helped them reduce decisional conflict and make informed decisions.

Statistical Data Included, Decision-making, Decision making, Management, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Enteral nutrition, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care, Cognition disorders in old age, Geriatric cognitive disorders, Tube feeding

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Occurrence and treatment of suspected pneumonia in long-term care residents dying with advanced dementia

Article Abstract:

A study to elucidate the occurrence and treatment management of suspected pneumonia in advanced dementia, and to determine factors linked with aggressiveness of treatment, is presented.

United States, Diagnosis, Causes of, Dementia, Pneumonia, Bacterial pneumonia

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