Matteo CesariMar 15, 2025

When #geriatricians explain that the person with #Alzheimer disease and his #caregiver represent one single entity to #care...

#AD #Health #Neurology #Medicine #Hackman #Geriatrics #Frailty #Social #IntegratedCare #MedMastodon

https://apnews.com/article/gene-hackman-death-betsy-arakawa-investigation-c94b2cb4d5d7aec9a1a39a81b46dbdf9

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home. Chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes. Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered Feb 26. Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative. Hackman's death was tied to heart disease with Alzheimer’s disease contributing. Authorities linked Betsy Arakawa's death to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The rare but potentially fatal disease is spread by infected rodent droppings.

AP News
Steve Dustcircle 🌹Dec 14, 2023

7 Signs You're #Aging Well, According To #Geriatricians

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7 Signs You're Aging Well, According To Geriatricians

Doctors reveal what they look for when examining a patient's longevity and how you can adopt the behaviors for yourself.

HuffPost
Simon MooijaartNov 12, 2023

🚑 #Ambulance personnel consulting with #geriatricians by telephone 📞 has the potential to reduce presentations of older people to the #ED 🏥

📖 European #Geriatric Medicine
🔗 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-023-00796-9

#SilverTriage #Geriatrics #Frailty #MedMastodon

What is the impact of a pre-hospital geriatrician led telephone ‘Silver Triage’ for older people living with frailty? - European Geriatric Medicine

Purpose Most older people are conveyed to hospital via ambulance, therefore presenting a focus to reduce hospitalisation. North Central London has introduced ‘Silver Triage’, a pre-hospital telephone support scheme where geriatricians support the London Ambulance Service with clinical decision-making. Methods Data from the first 14 months was analysed descriptively. Results There have been 452 Silver Triage cases (November 2021 to January 2023). 80% resulted in a decision to not convey. The mode clinical frailty scale (CFS) was 6. CFS did not influence conveyance rates. Prior to triage, paramedics thought hospitalisation was not required in 44% of cases (n = 72/165). All paramedics surveyed (n = 176) would use the service again. Most (66%, n = 108/164) felt they learnt something and 16% (n = 27/164) reported it changed their decision-making process. Conclusion Silver Triage has the potential to improve the care of older people by preventing unnecessary hospitalisation and has been well received by paramedics.

SpringerLink
Simon MooijaartNov 11, 2023

Had a great day 2 days ago at the #Leidse #Ouderengeneeskunde Dagen at the #LUMC: a full day of reflecting on care for older people with 350+ GPs, elderly care physicians, #geriatricians and #nurses.

And we were lucky to have older people themselves on the front row joining in on our discussions! Thanks to all who participated!

#geriatrics #MedMastodon #leiden
@lumc_leiden

Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Oct 26, 2023

#JeffersonCenter for #Healthy #Aging opens #clinic for #LGBTQ+ #elders in #Philly.

All the #doctors at the #clinic are #geriatricians and base their care on the #4Ms #model: what #matters, #medication, #mentation and #mobility

#Mentation has to do with the #prevention and #treatment of #AlzheimerDisease and #Dementia.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pennsylvania #Aging #Health #Healthcare

https://epgn.com/2023/10/25/jefferson-opens-clinic-for-lgbtq-older-adults-in-philly/

Jefferson opens clinic for LGBTQ+ older adults in Philly - Philadelphia Gay News

A new clinic that provides affirming primary care for LGBTQ+ older adults just opened up at Jefferson, the first in the Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia Gay News
(((Cindy Weinstein)))Apr 15, 2023
#BruceMiller and I wrote #FindingtheRightWords for people with #dementia, their #caregivers, their loved ones, their #nurses and #doctors, including #neurologists, #geriatricians, and #psychiatrists. #narrative medicine cannot cure #Alzheimer's, but the power of #empathy, intense #listening, and #storytelling can help immensely. We are so grateful this reader thinks our book is helpful, even beautiful.💜
Show thread(((Cindy Weinstein)))Nov 19, 2022
@jfballenger. Dear Jesse, I'm a fan of your book on #Alzeimers and look forward to reading the next one on #dementia. In the meantime, I'm hoping to find others (#authors, people interested in #medhum, #neurologists, #neuropsychologists, #geriatricians, #caregivers, people with #dementia) to follow. Any suggestions? Many thanks.
Aimee Milliken Nov 14, 2022
#Geriatricians of #MedMastodon - if you could teach future practitioners about ONE major ethical challenge relating to the care of older adults, what would it be?
Show thread(((Cindy Weinstein)))Nov 11, 2022
@walaszek. Aha! Some of my favorite doctors, especially #neurologists and #geriatricians, were #English (and creative writing) majors! See #KenKosik, #BruceMiller, #SuzeeLee.