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Background Physical activity (PA) has multiple benefits for older adults (≥70 years old). Despite this many older adults do not undertake the World Health Organisation guideline recommended amount of PA. This systematic review examines barriers and motivators to PA in adults aged ≥70 years. Methods ...
Background Hospital patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are vulnerable to a range of adverse outcomes. Hospital-based Special Care Units (SCUs) are secure dementia-enabling environments providing specialised gerontological care. Due to a scarcity of research, ...
Introduction In the first randomised controlled trial of a dementia training and support intervention in UK homecare agencies, we aimed to assess: acceptability of our co-designed, manualised training, delivered by non-clinical facilitators; outcome completion feasibility; and costs for a future ...
Objectives Delirium is most often reported as present or absent. Patients with symptoms falling short of the diagnostic criteria for delirium fall into ‘no delirium’ or ‘control’ groups. This binary classification neglects individual symptoms and may be hindering identification of the ...
Objectives Previous studies on sex differences in cognitive decline provide inconsistent findings, with many European countries being underrepresented. We determined the association between sex and cognitive decline in a sample of Europeans and explored differences across birth cohorts and regions. ...
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Background Few studies have examined the associations between pain trajectories and cognitive function in older adults. This study explored the associations between pain trajectories and different cognitive domains in older adults from a network perspective. Methods Data on pain trajectories were ...
Objective Our study aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of nebulized ketamine in managing acute moderate-to-severe musculoskeletal pain in older emergency department (ED) patients compared with intravenous (IV) morphine. Methods This was a non-inferiority, double-blind, randomized ...
Subdural haematoma (SDH) is a common injury sustained by older people living with frailty and multimorbidity, and typically following falls from a standing height. Anticoagulant and antiplatelet use are commonly indicated in older people with SDH, but few data inform decision-making surrounding ...
Rationale Adults with a recent fracture have a high imminent risk of a subsequent fracture. We hypothesise that, like subsequent fracture risk, fall risk is also highest immediately after a fracture. This study aims to assess if fall risk is time-dependent in subjects with a recent fracture ...
Introduction Long-term breathlessness is more common with age. However, in the oldest old (>85 years), little is known about the prevalence, or impact of breathlessness. We estimated breathlessness limiting exertion prevalence and explored (i) associated characteristics; and (ii) whether ...
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Supplement Issue: Measurement of Healthy Ageing
Introducing the newest issue of Age and Ageing, a special supplement produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Syncope in older adults
Syncope can have devastating consequences, resulting in fall-related injuries, accidents or even death. In our ageing society, the subsequent healthcare usage, such as emergency room presentations, surgeries and hospital admissions, form a significant and growing socioeconomic burden.
Hearing Conditions
Hearing conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis are highly prevalent in the population and can severely impact communication and quality of life.
Evidence Synthesis for Older Adults
Age and Ageing recognises the value of evidence synthesis and is a strong supporter of this method. In this collection, we have selected evidence synthesis papers published in the journal in the last few years.
Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize
The 2024 Prize has been awarded to Normative values for grip strength, gait speed, timed up and go, single leg balance, and chair rise derived from the Canadian longitudinal study on ageing.
The prize is given annually to the most deserving medical research relating to the needs of older people in Age and Ageing. Submit today to be in with a chance of winning the 2025 award.
Ageing Meets Kidney Disease collection
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a bidirectional link with ageing, but remains an unrecognized condition: the ERA journals have joined forces with Age and Ageing to increase awareness of CKD in older adults.
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Care homes are a pivotal part of health and social care for older people. This collection shows how Age and Ageing is helping shape care home research, and is advocating for a more resident-centred research agenda.
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