Sarcopenic obesity is linked to worse clinical outcomes than sarcopenia or obesity alone in hospitalized older adults | BMC Geriatrics

Sarcopenic obesity is linked to worse clinical outcomes than sarcopenia or obesity alone in hospitalized older adults | BMC Geriatrics

Our study demonstrated that sarcopenic obesity (SO) is associated with significant impairments in functional measures, as…

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Jariel Arvin On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one…

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Aging well: Guidance for older adults

Aging well: Guidance for older adults

In this video series, Tammy Pulfer (left), Program Director of the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern…

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Managing Weight in Older Adults Isn’t About Weight at All

Managing Weight in Older Adults Isn’t About Weight at All

While weight loss is often the goal of weight management, weight management in older adults should…

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How to Improve Dermatologic Care of Older Adults

How to Improve Dermatologic Care of Older Adults

WASHINGTON, DC — Whole-person, age-friendly dermatological care for older adults considers the 5Ms of geriatrics —…

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Geographic Location Affects Health Risks in Older Adults

Geographic Location Affects Health Risks in Older Adults

Robert D. Becher, MD Credit: Yale School of Medicine It’s widely recognized that our health is…

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