Anna Renom, geriatrician, on terminal lucidity before death: 'We have the perception that this phenomenon exists'
The article discusses terminal lucidity, a phenomenon where dying patients exhibit temporary clarity before death, as explained by geriatrician Anna Renom.
Clever Tartu: Geriatrics helped a man get back on track, but Estonian medicine does not yet support this story
A 72-year-old man, Alar Ehala, credited geriatric day therapy with helping him recover from debilitating pain, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary medical care, despite a lack of official support in Estonia.
Check if your medications are part of the Beers Criteria
The article discusses the importance of reviewing medications after hospital discharge in relation to the Beers Criteria, which identifies potentially inappropriate medications for older adults.
The first geriatric clinic opened in Croatia
The first geriatric clinic in Croatia was inaugurated today at the Special Hospital for Extended Care in Duga Resa, with Health Minister Irena HrstiΔ encouraging similar models in other counties.