Intersectionality of Gender and Age as an Analytical Framework for Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Against Older Women in ColombiaAbstract This research article aims to address the critical gap in understanding intimate partner violence (IPV) among older women, particularly those over 60 years of age, in Colombian society. The study explores how IPV manifests during the later stages of life, providing insights specific to this age grou [...] 110 1161 |
Opioid-Involved Elder Abuse in the United States: Perspectives from Adult Protective ServicesAbstract The purpose of this descriptive study was to understand the nature, extent, and challenges confronted by APS programs in the United States in providing services to older clients affected by opioids. The study design involved a two-step process: Phase I involved telephone interviews with state-level [...] 209 1359 |
Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Geriatrics in 2024Abstract The editors of OBM Geriatrics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer [...] 101 642 |
How to Keep Doing What You Like Doing: A Qualitative Study of Active Older Adults’ Insights on the Facilitators and Barriers to Maintenance of Physical Activity (From the MOVEAGE-Act Project)by
Aileen M. Lynch
,
Gabrielle McKee
,
Fintan Sheerin
,
Jean-Luc Bosson
,
Monique Epstein
,
Ariane Girault
,
Carole Rolland
,
Mary Harkin
,
Ciaran McKinney
and
Pierre Gillois
Abstract While the facilitators/barriers for the initiation of physical activity (PA) are well documented, there is less known about these facilitators/barriers for maintenance of PA in the older population in general and not following an intervention. This study aimed to explore older adults’ perspectives o [...] 146 1303 |
A Conceptual Model of Dysphagia in Older AdultsAbstract A conceptual model was developed to create a basis for understanding the risk factors and outcomes associated with dysphagia and to hypothesize the nature of the relationship between certain factors. The conceptual model was developed by two academic speech-language pathologists with ≥10 years resea [...] 284 1918 |
Elder Abuse Around the World: An International PerspectiveAbstract Elder abuse is a hidden epidemic, with millions of older adults experiencing physical, psychological, or financial harm each year. However, the true extent of the problem is unknown due to under-reporting and lack of reliable data. This paper aims to provide an international perspective [...] 395 3023 |
Exploring Caregiver Quality of Life in Dementia: The Role of Mealtime and Care Recipient FactorsAbstract Informal caregivers play a critical role in supporting individuals with dementia, yet often face significant challenges that impact their own quality of life (QoL). This exploratory study investigates the multifaceted factors contributing to caregiver QoL, particularly focusing on care r [...] 219 1556 |
Olanzapine-Induced Hypothermia: A Case Report in an Elderly Black Male Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Type DisorderAbstract There are few reports that describe incidence of hypothermia in patients treated with olanzapine. We report a case of an elderly 83-year-old black male, readmitted to the state psychiatric hospital December 2023 due to psychiatric exacerbation after 6 months of successful discharge to co [...] 188 1480 |
Conference Report: Leveraging the Global Malnutrition Composite Score for Quality Improvement, Health Equity, and Better Patient OutcomesAbstract Effective January 2024, the United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first time has included a nutrition-focused quality measure in the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program: the Global Malnutrition [...] 277 2844 |
Exploring Older Adults' Perceptions of Stair Hazards and an m-health Fall Prevention App: A Focus Group StudyAbstract Older adults are disproportionately susceptible to hospitalizations and fatalities due to stair-related falls. While many intrinsic risk factors, such as mobility and vision, may increase the likelihood of falls on stairs, features of the stairs that increase the risk of falls are understudied. This [...] 404 3024 |