Dementia is a worldwide epidemic affecting 35.6 million people in developed and developing countries. Each year 7.7 million new cases are identified. Understanding the disease—and how it impacts the person with the disease and their families and communities—is the first step in designing comprehensive dementia care models to enhance the quality of life for all. […]
Elderly patients who have sustained isolated severe TBI may present with a higher GCS than younger patients.
Paramedics in this study found the use of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to be a useful prehospital tool for assessing the older adult.
Falls happen differently among the elderly when considering gender, and this needs to be understood in order to plan preventative actions.
Jess reminds us to never forget the impact we may have on a patient – it’s not all about clinical management.
A study aiming to describe the characteristics of older people who fall and call an emergency ambulance, and the operational and clinical impact of the ambulance responses they receive.
A 70 year old female presents to ambulance crew after emergency call made by family after they found her on the floor of her bedroom. The last time she had been seen was sometime the morning previous (>24 hours) She felt extremely cold, and was drowsy when the family tried to talk to her. Clinical findings: Hypothermia
Here we will discuss the implications of sleep deprivation & fragmentation on the well being of the older patient, and the effects of mental health issues on the patient and their family and carers.
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