Why doctors have begun to advocate for stricter blood pressure control in the elderly
Doctors now recommend stricter controls on blood pressure in elderly patients, highlighting the importance of lifestyle changes in managing hypertension.
Vet warns 1 small change to your pet could show they're nearing end of life
A veterinarian warns that a specific change in your pet's behavior or health could indicate an urgent need for medical attention, potentially signaling they are nearing the end of life.
In Israel, people live longer, but there is no one to care for the aging population
Israel has a high life expectancy, but a shortage of geriatric specialists burdens the healthcare system.
Person Found Dead at LSS Facility After Four Days
A resident at a LSS facility in Ängelholm was found dead in their apartment after lying undiscovered for four days, prompting an investigation by the municipality.
Care and Migration: "There are factors that make dignified aging more difficult"
Older migrants are one of the fastest growing populations in Germany, yet they are often overlooked in care services.
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 Hrstić encouraging similar models in other counties.