Geriatrics

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SYNOPSIS: A Kaiser Permanente-funded observational study of southern California residents demonstrated that the zoster vaccine has short term benefits in reducing the risk of shingles, but the effectiveness wanes significantly over time in elderly patients.

Synopsis: A study shows mindfulness-based stress reduction may improve mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms in elderly patients.

SYNOPSIS: Among very old (older than 80 years of age) patients, the prognosis for Guillain-Barré is typically more severe, often with poorer recovery outlook.

SYNOPSIS: Peak levels of cardiorespiratory fitness are positively correlated with enhanced cognitive function among older adults.

SYNOPSIS: A prospective study of patients aged 70 and older determined there is an association between increasing weight loss during aging from midlife to late-life and increased incidence of mild cognitive impairment.

While there are currently many treatment methods to deal with the symptoms and disabilities of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is not yet a medical cure or vaccine to prevent or cure the disease. Progress is being made, but as of now, it is best to continue to pursue all avenues to find a definitive method to either reverse progression or altogether prevent development of Alzheimer’s in elderly patients.