Background The number of older adults has been constantly growing around the globe.
Consequently, multimorbidity and related polypharmacy have become an increasing …

A high rate of polypharmacy is, in part, a consequence of the increasing proportion of
multimorbidity in the ageing population worldwide. Our understanding of the potential harm …

Introduction: Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications by one individual, is
increasingly common among older adults. Caring for the growing number of older people …

Objective Polypharmacy is widespread among older people, but the adverse outcomes
associated with it are unclear. We aim to synthesize current evidence on the adverse health …

Importance Depression in older adults is a common psychiatric disorder affecting their
health-related quality of life. Major depression occurs in 2% of adults aged 55 years or older …

Sleep is an important component for health and wellness across the lifespan. The number of
people in the United States who are 65 years or older is steadily increasing, and is expected …

The increasing challenge of multiple chronic diseases (multimorbidity) requires more
evidence-based knowledge and effective practice. In order to better understand the existing …

Objective Polypharmacy has been linked to a myriad of adverse consequences, and
escalating rates of polypharmacy present an emerging concern, particularly among older …

Background Inappropriate polypharmacy is a particular concern in older people and is
associated with negative health outcomes. Choosing the best interventions to improve …

The use of multiple medicines (polypharmacy) is increasingly common in middle-aged and
older populations. Ensuring the correct balance between the prescribing of 'many'drugs and …