A fall is an event where a person unintentionally and traumatically finds themselves on the
floor or a lower level. Falls are very common, especially in the older adult population. One in …

Exogenous melatonin is commonly used for sleep disorders in older adults, and its use is
increasing over time. It appears to have modest efficacy in treating insomnia and circadian …

Objectives An optimal diet contributes to reducing malnutrition prevalence in the nursing
home population. For this population, recommended daily intakes are≥ 1.0 g protein/kg …

Summary Background The European Mental Health Action Plan (EMHAP) 2013–2020
promoted community-based mental health services. One potential success indicator is the …

OBJECTIVE: Due to the aging population, the incidence of stroke is steadily increasing. In
patients with stroke outcomes, sensory, motor and cognitive problems limit the performance …

Abstract Background and Objective Antidepressant use in older adults (≥ 65 years) is
understudied in large population-based samples, particularly in recent years and regarding …

Background To date, most studies examining the prevalence and determinants of
depression among individuals aged 80 and over have used geographically limited samples …

Under circumstances of pervasive global aging combined with weakened traditional family
elder care, an incremental demand for institutional elder care is generated. This has led to a …

Malnutrition is classified as one of the Giant Geriatric Syndromes. It carries serious
consequences, such as sarcopenia or depression, which lead to functional disability. The …

Antidepressant drug use and regional prescribing patterns in... : International Clinical
Psychopharmacology Antidepressant drug use and regional prescribing patterns in Germany …