{"title":"[Study of the links between type 2 diabetes and geriatric criteria].","authors":"Abrar-Ahmad Zulfiqar, Ibrahima Amadou Dembélé, Nouroudine Amadou, Emmanuel Andrès","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 2 diabetes in the elderly remains a major concern for all healthcare professionals and is itself considered a \"global pandemic\". Its prevalence is high and will continue to increase in years to come, becoming more and more prevalent in the elderly and very elderly. We offer a general summary of the work focusing on the links between type 2 diabetes and geriatric criteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 163","pages":"43-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10262248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2023-09-01Epub Date: 2023-08-07DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.007
Philippe Thomas
{"title":"[Psychotropic drugs in the elderly].","authors":"Philippe Thomas","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of psychotropic drugs in the elderly is frequent, and can be problematic due to the risks associated with their inappropriate use and adverse effects. It is essential to adopt a cautious, individualized approach to prescribing psychotropic drugs, regularly assessing their efficacy and considering other non-drug approaches where possible. Collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients can contribute to more appropriate use of these drugs in the elderly.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 163","pages":"27-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10262241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The contribution of physical activity to motivation in patients with minor to major cognitive impairment].","authors":"Cindy Menez, Christelle Filleau, Lyne Daumas, Alexandra Konig, Justine Lemaire, Guillaume Sacco","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease (AD) brings with it the need to think about the loss of autonomy caused by cognitive impairment, and how to manage it. In this context, adapted physical activity has been shown to benefit the overall quality of life of people suffering from the disease. In our study of thirteen patients with AD or related neurodegenerative diseases, we assessed the impact of physical activity on self-esteem and motivation, with patients taking part in group exercise sessions lasting twelve weeks, one hour a week.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"18-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2023-07-01Epub Date: 2023-07-07DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.007
Nicoleta Grama, Carole Mairand
{"title":"[Technology at the heart of vulnerability].","authors":"Nicoleta Grama, Carole Mairand","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ubiquitous presence of the elderly in care services raises questions about the evolution and limits of new techniques and technologies in the care relationship. We carried out a cross-sectional study in a geriatric ward, using parallel patient and carer questionnaires to assess how each felt about innovations, analyze their opportunities and evaluate their dangers in care provision.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"28-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2023-07-01Epub Date: 2023-07-06DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.008
Frédéric Nicolas, Maxime Carouge, Constance Leblanc, Adrien Besseiche, Anaïs Cloppet-Fontaine
{"title":"[Measuring the impact of a multimodal intervention on falls and the fear of falling].","authors":"Frédéric Nicolas, Maxime Carouge, Constance Leblanc, Adrien Besseiche, Anaïs Cloppet-Fontaine","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Falls are common among the elderly, and can have serious consequences: fracture, hospitalization, loss of independence, institutionalization and death. However, falls are not inevitable, and they can be prevented. The \"autonomy prevention\" kit (Equilibr'Age workshops, occupational therapy advice) has helped to reduce the number of falls and improve people's quality of life. The program will now be rolled out to a wider public.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"37-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2023-07-01Epub Date: 2023-07-10DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.004
Hélène Levassort, Marion Levassort, Agathe Raynaud-Simon, Matthieu Lilamand
{"title":"[Assessment and impairment of cognitive functions].","authors":"Hélène Levassort, Marion Levassort, Agathe Raynaud-Simon, Matthieu Lilamand","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cognitive functions enable us to receive, select, store, transform, process and retrieve the information we receive from the outside world. These functions are controlled by different brain structures that interact with each other, enabling us to interact with and understand the world around us. In the course of aging or the onset of neurocognitive diseases, these functions may be impaired to a greater or lesser extent, giving rise to a considerable variety of neurocognitive impairment profiles. When a patient appears to be suffering from neurocognitive disorders, a thorough neuropsychological evaluation can help to characterize this impairment precisely, before guiding therapeutic management. It also contributes significantly to the etiological diagnosis of the disorder.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"8-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10229278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The proper use of carboxymaltose iron and its economic impact in the geriatric wards of a French university hospital].","authors":"Amaury Durand, Baptiste Routier, Laurent Druesne, Manuella Dubois-Laurent, Frédéric Roca, Catherine Chenailler","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The proper use and economic impact of carboxymaltose iron were evaluated for patients hospitalized in the geriatric wards of a French university hospital from November 2019 to April 2020. Martial supplementation was recommended for 75.7% of the 173 patients who received carboxymaltose iron: 43.4% had a real indication for carboxymaltose iron, while 14.4% could have received sucrose iron and 17.9% could have received per os iron. Compliance with the recommendations would have generated savings of 10,345.80 euros (32.1%).</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"42-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2023-07-01Epub Date: 2023-07-10DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.006
Julien Hoba, Mathilde Bordage, Philippe Chassagne, Frédéric Roca
{"title":"[Deliberate intoxication with Datura Stramonium, a rare cause of confusion].","authors":"Julien Hoba, Mathilde Bordage, Philippe Chassagne, Frédéric Roca","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2023.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many drugs can be responsible for this syndrome. Although it remains rare, poisoning by Datura Stramonium should be considered in the event of anticholinergic syndrome in the elderly, particularly in the event of anticholinergic manifestations.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"28 162","pages":"24-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}