Geriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge care

Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 Dec;85(12):953-958. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.85a.18059.

Abstract

A review of articles on geriatric topics from 2017 and 2018 revealed evidence supporting exercise for the elderly, early mobility for hospitalized patients, and oral anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation to support cognitive function, and evidence against antipsychotic drugs for dementia-associated behaviors. No silver bullet was found for Alzheimer prevention or therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Dementia / drug therapy
  • Early Ambulation / methods
  • Female
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Geriatrics / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Health*
  • Subacute Care / methods*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Antipsychotic Agents