frailty
Sarcopenia and its management
This article will discuss sarcopenia, its pathophysiology, effects, management strategies, and how pharmacists can support patients. We will explore the causes, risk factors and ways to prevent sarcopenia, and discuss …
Medication management for older persons
With more than 50% of all hospital admissions being for people aged 65 and older, understanding age-related functional, cognitive and social factor changes and their impact on medication use is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Management of type 2 diabetes in patients with frailty Newer antihyperglycemic agents such as glucagonlike peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs), …
Multimorbidity
Patients with complex multimorbidity experience a substantial burden not only because of their chronic health problems but also as a result of the treatments they receive. Multimorbidity also poses problems …
Frailty and COPD
Frailty is common among people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is associated with an increased risk of adverse patient outcomes. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning …
Sarcopenia and polypharmacy
Sarcopenia is common among older persons living in the community and in residential aged care and is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence …
Frailty and polypharmacy
Frailty substantially increases the risk of older persons experiencing medication-related harm. People approaching frailty or living with mild frailty should be targeted for medication reviews, regardless of the number of …
‘We can make the invisible, visible.’
Previous research on pharmacist intervention in aged care has focused on single session services… but a new study has found benefits from ongoing visits For the study, which was funded …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for the treatment of back pain and osteoarthritis A systematic review and meta-analysis of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Medication Management in Frail Older People Frailty is a geriatric condition associated with increased vulnerability to adverse drug events and medication-related …