{"title":"[Dehydration in older persons-Current state of knowledge, trends and challenges].","authors":"Rainer Wirth, Linda Deissler, Lukas Funk","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02581-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02581-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Due to comorbidities, medication, lower fat-free mass and the often diminished sense of thirst in old age, older adults are at particularly high risk of developing dehydration. Therefore, dehydration is among the most common diagnoses in older patients. Despite its high prevalence, there are no uniform diagnostic criteria and the diagnosis often remains uncertain. All individual diagnostic criteria have insufficient sensitivity and specificity, so that the diagnosis can only be made by holistic consideration of all symptoms and sometimes only after successful trial treatment. The symptoms of dehydration are frequently nonspecific but its consequences can be severe. In addition to the immediate symptoms, dehydration promotes a variety of other illnesses. Acute treatment is relatively simple, while behavioral approaches for chronic dehydration are less known and barely evaluated.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Predicting the need for long-term care: development and comparative evaluation of advanced machine learning models].","authors":"Alexander Karl, Katja Bochtler, Matthias Becker","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02575-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02575-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim of the article: </strong>In recent years, the Bavarian Medical Service (Medizinischer Dienst Bayern, MD Bavaria) has recorded an increasing number of initial assessments without determination of a care level (Pflegegrad) within the assessment process for determining long-term care needs. These initial assessments without a care level determination create considerable administrative burdens as well as avoidable effort for the MD Bavaria and caregiving households. Against this backdrop, this study investigates whether machine learning methods can be used to predict the success of initial applications for long-term care needs based on selected features that are not part of the standardized assessment instrument according to the German Social Code XI.</p><p><strong>Data foundation and methodology: </strong>The dataset consists of a complete collection of data from the MD Bavaria that includes all initial assessments to determine long-term care needs from 2019. Using mutual information, we first identified relevant input variables and then checked for possible multicollinearity. Based on the selected characteristics, we trained various machine learning procedures and evaluated them in terms of their predictive performance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Particularly relevant input variables for predicting long-term care needs include the age of the person being assessed and the ability to prepare simple meals. The analysis shows that the random forest classifier achieves the highest prediction performance with an accuracy of 0.88 and an AUC value of 0.95.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abstracts der Jahrestagung der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Geriatrie und Gerontologie : „Altsein war gestern, Altwerden ist morgen“.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02568-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00391-026-02568-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":"59 Suppl 1","pages":"1-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147482335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Oropharyngeal dysphagia as a neurogeriatric syndrome].","authors":"A Jung, B Labeit","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02570-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02570-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common geriatric syndrome associated with an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, functional decline and mortality.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Presentation of the neurogeriatric syndromology of dysphagia by integrating disease-specific neurological and transdiagnostic geriatric aspects, including diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A literature review and analysis of current clinical guidelines were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dysphagia presents as a multietiological syndrome with heterogeneous clinical phenotypes identifiable by instrumental assessment, particularly flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Besides disease-specific neurological mechanisms, transdiagnostic factors, such as presbyphagia with reduced pharyngeal sensation, sarcopenia and decreased neuroplasticity play a crucial role. Multimodal therapeutic approaches have proven to be effective. In various neurological disorders, disease-specific treatment also leads to an improvement in swallowing function. Across different conditions, protective measures (e.g., nutritional therapy and oral hygiene) as well as rehabilitative interventions have been shown to be effective.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Geriatric-specific adapted assessment tools and care pathways are required to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147492138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Prevention of addiction and violence in residential care facilities : Evaluation of a complementary group program with socio-artistic and mentally oriented approaches for older people].","authors":"Pia-Saskia Berg, Elke Olbermann","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02569-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02569-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Addiction and violence issues in residential care facilities pose significant health risks for residents. Addiction and violence are often closely linked. Preventive and health-promoting approaches offer potential for effectively addressing both problems.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the \"Prävention Kreativ!\" (Creative prevention!) project was to promote the health of older people in residential care facilities using an innovative approach to addiction and violence prevention. To this end, complementary socio-artistic and mentally oriented group activities were developed, tested and their effectiveness examined.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The article presents the results of the accompanying evaluation in four nursing homes. The study is based on a mixed methods design with participant observation, (partially) standardized surveys, interviews and focus groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results show positive effects in several prevention-related dimensions, most pronounced in the dimensions of well-being and group feeling/togetherness, followed by the dimensions of mental activity and physical activity. The programs developed promote resilience as an overarching goal of addiction and violence prevention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is evident that mentally oriented and socio-artistic programs have complementary effects and together strengthen protective factors against addiction and violence. The results underscore the relevance of resource-oriented prevention approaches that holistically promote emotional stability, social belonging and cognitive and physical activation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147370615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jenny Kubitza, Bernd Reuschenbach, Michael Drey, Inge Eberl
{"title":"[The long lie fall : An overview of consequences, diagnostics and interventions].","authors":"Jenny Kubitza, Bernd Reuschenbach, Michael Drey, Inge Eberl","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02566-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02566-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Half of all people aged 65 years and over who fall cannot free themselves from the fall situation, have to wait for help and suffer a long lie. Those affected have an increased risk of restricting the daily activities, becoming increasingly dependent and moving into a nursing home within 1 year. There is currently little evidence on the consequences, diagnostics and treatment of fall-related long lies. This paper aims to provide an overview of the current state of research. The results indicate that long lies are associated with physical, psychological, social and spiritual consequences, whereby the severity is not only influenced by the duration of immobility. It is recommended that individuals affected by this condition be diagnosed and treated on an interdisciplinary basis to comprehensively assess all aspects. The aim should be to reflect on the experience with those affected, strengthen their self-confidence and prevent further falls and prepare them for possible further long lie falls.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147367001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mitteilungen der ÖGGG.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02559-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02559-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":"59 2","pages":"177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carla Stenmanns, Cynthia Olotu, Mirja Katrin Modreker, Stefan Grund, Beatrice Heck
{"title":"Perioperative fluid management in older trauma patients : Practical algorithms and statement of the Working Group on Geriatric Traumatology of the German Society for Geriatrics.","authors":"Carla Stenmanns, Cynthia Olotu, Mirja Katrin Modreker, Stefan Grund, Beatrice Heck","doi":"10.1007/s00391-025-02545-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00391-025-02545-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fluid therapy is an integral component of perioperative management in geriatric trauma surgery. Sufficient evidence-based medicine in perioperative fluid management in older patients is still lacking. Our aim is to present practical algorithms for the perioperative phases of fluid management reflecting the current state of scientific knowledge, expert opinions and best clinical practices. These algorithms follow the rules of practical applicability. The final assessment as the basis for the targeted fluid management is always a synoptic view of the clinical findings, medical history, laboratory findings and diagnostic tests. Ongoing and prospective evaluation of the presented criteria and procedures is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":"105-111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146054546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperatives Flüssigkeits- und Schmerzmanagement in der Alterstraumatologie.","authors":"Carla Stenmanns, Helmut Frohnhofen","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02563-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02563-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":"59 2","pages":"97-98"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pain management in the perioperative orthogeriatric setting: Recommendations of the special interest group Orthogeriatrics of the German Geriatrics Society.","authors":"Vera Smolka, Cynthia Olotu, Mirja Modreker, Corinna Drebenstedt, Patricia Ardeleanu, Ilse Gehrke","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02556-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00391-026-02556-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Management of perioperative pain in older adults can be challenging. Multimorbidity, functional decline or diminished physiological reserves, the corresponding polypharmacy, age-related pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic changes need to be considered. Pain assessment can be complicated by cognitive impairment and communication barriers. Older adults are at high risk of adverse consequences from surgery and undertreated pain as well as pharmacological overtreatment. Effective pain control in the perioperative period needs to be balanced against potential pharmacological harm. The aim of the orthogeriatric working group is to provide a practical guide for pain management in the perioperative orthogeriatric setting. It is supposed to be safe, effective and patient-centered. The set of expert recommendations is based on a current literature review, on the fit for the aged (FORTA )list expert consensus validation 2021 (4th edition), the PRISCUS list 2.0 of potentially inappropriate medications for older patients as well as on expert opinion and best clinical practice. Adequate analgesia is best achieved by applying multimodal analgesia. Various groups of analgesics are combined with interprofessional nonpharmacological treatment approaches. This article focuses on the pharmacological management of perioperative pain. Adequate analgesia can improve the overall outcome of orthogeriatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":"99-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146221753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}