Soins GerontologiePub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.002
Tristan Cudennec
{"title":"Les venues aux urgences des personnes âgées.","authors":"Tristan Cudennec","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"9-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654051","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.009
Maxime Brogniart, Jean-Marc Eychène
{"title":"[Elderly people's use of emergency rooms: a barometer of organizational weaknesses and the need for prevention in Réunion].","authors":"Maxime Brogniart, Jean-Marc Eychène","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Réunion, people aged 75 and older visit hospital emergency rooms more often than their demographic weight would suggest. This finding, based on recent data from the Directorate for Research, Studies, Evaluation, and Statistics (Drees) and viewed within the local context, highlights several organizational weaknesses. The analysis underscores the importance of strengthening preventive care, developing community-based solutions, and improving coordination among healthcare providers to benefit the region's elderly population.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"36-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148653798","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.004
Élodie Chaunard, Simona Suciu
{"title":"[Barriers and enablers in addressing the vulnerabilities of older adults in emergency departments].","authors":"Élodie Chaunard, Simona Suciu","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Older adults are patients who require special care in the emergency department. This study provides insight into the challenges faced in an emergency department. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in an emergency department in the Paris region. The results show that healthcare professionals appear to be struggling. Advanced practice nurses seem to play a complementary role in the care of older adults in the emergency department.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"15-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654599","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.006
Simona Suciu, Pascale Jolly, Sidali Toumert
{"title":"[Emergency care for patients with MA: the key role of IPA].","authors":"Simona Suciu, Pascale Jolly, Sidali Toumert","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The importance of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in improving emergency care for patients with Alzheimer's disease is a reality. APNs play a crucial role by providing advanced clinical skills and an approach centered on Naomi Feil's Validation®, a non-pharmacological therapy. This method involves empathetic acknowledgment and affirmation of patients' emotions and experiences, which helps build a relationship of trust and address their specific needs. By collaborating with other healthcare professionals, APNs ensure high-quality care tailored to the emergency situations faced by vulnerable patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"23-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148653754","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.011
Nicolas Deniau, Zoé Belot, Katell Bost, Alexia Le Deuff, David Renault, Anthony Mézière
{"title":"[Decision made by a memory day hospital regarding a systematic speech-language and pharmaceutical evaluation].","authors":"Nicolas Deniau, Zoé Belot, Katell Bost, Alexia Le Deuff, David Renault, Anthony Mézière","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The memory day hospital at Corentin-Celton Hospital has opted to conduct a half-day evaluation that systematically involves the speech-language pathologist, the pharmacist, the neuropsychologist, and the geriatrician. This care model addresses health challenges through a dedicated language assessment combined with improved referrals to community speech-language pathologists, as well as a comprehensive medication review that begins prior to the consultation and includes a review of prescriptions using analytical tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"43-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654533","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.003
Julie Merche, Thérèse Van Durme, Marie de Saint-Hubert
{"title":"[Avoidable emergency department visits by nursing home residents: a narrative literature review].","authors":"Julie Merche, Thérèse Van Durme, Marie de Saint-Hubert","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Residents of long-term care facilities for the elderly have complex medical needs. They are at particularly high risk of being admitted to the emergency room. However, some of these admissions could be prevented. Establishing a clear definition of what constitutes an avoidable admission for this population-and identifying the reasons behind it-allows us to focus our efforts on opportunities for improvement in the five areas listed below.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"10-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654547","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.008
Jan-Cédric Hansen
{"title":"[Older adults in exceptional health situations (SSE)].","authors":"Jan-Cédric Hansen","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Public health emergencies (PHEs) place a heavy strain on health care systems and pose a particular risk to older adults, whose complex vulnerabilities make their care more challenging. The article emphasizes that chronological age alone is insufficient to define or guide care during PHEs: a comprehensive assessment, taking into account frailty, independence, comorbidities, and cognitive function, is necessary. While only a minority of this population is \"frail,\" excess mortality during public health emergencies stems from biological and organizational factors, as well as ageist biases during triage and resource allocation.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"32-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148653957","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.005
Louise Reinhart, Tristan Cudennec
{"title":"[Geriatricians in the emergency department: a response to the challenges of an aging population].","authors":"Louise Reinhart, Tristan Cudennec","doi":"10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sger.2026.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The proportion of older adults in emergency departments continues to rise, posing significant organizational and medical challenges. At Ambroise-Paré Hospital (AP-HP), where 21 % of the 40,000 annual visits involve patients over the age of 75, an innovative solution has been developed: the establishment of a geriatrician position dedicated to the emergency department. This article provides an overview of geriatric emergency care in France, the specific challenges of caring for older adults in emergency settings, and the experience with the program implemented at Ambroise-Paré since November 2022-including the creation of a fast-track, the daily presence of a geriatrician in the short stay unit (SSU), and strengthened coordination with the regional geriatric care network.</p>","PeriodicalId":35572,"journal":{"name":"Soins Gerontologie","volume":"31 180","pages":"18-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654003","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}