Caring for the Ages
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Gastrointestinal Disorders CPG
Although aging has relatively minimal effects on gastrointestinal (GI) function, age-related changes can cause or contribute to several GI disorders. Aging can result in impaired function of the gastric mucosal barrier and increased risk of peptic ulcer disease. Patients residing in PALTC facilities typica...
JAMDA
May 31, 2019
Gender Differences in Trajectories of Lower Extremity Function in Older Adults: Findings From the International Mobility in Aging Study
We examined the lower extremity function trajectories of older men and women over 4 years and baseline predictors of these trajectories.
JAMDA
July 28, 2020
General and Disease-Specific Health Indicator Changes Associated with Inpatient Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation plays a vital role in the mitigation and improvement of functional limitations associated with aging and chronic conditions. Moderating factors such as sex, age, the medical diagnosis, and rehabilitation timing for admission status, as well as the expected change related to inpatient rehabil...
JAMDA
February 1, 2024
General Information
JAMDA
October 26, 2023
General Information
JAMDA
January 23, 2017
General Practitioners' Clinical Impression in the Screening for Frailty: Data From the FAP Study Pilot
The progression of frailty is marked by an increased risk of adverse health outcomes in the elderly including falls, physical and/or cognitive disability, hospitalizations, and mortality. In primary care, the general practitioner's (GP's) clinical impression about their elderly patients' fra...
JAMDA
December 29, 2021