PREDATORY PUBLISHING AND WASTE OF RESOURCE

PREDATORY PUBLISHING AND WASTE OF RESOURC

WAYS TO IMPROVE TREATMENT EFFICACY IN OLDER ADULTS SUFFERING FROM NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Neuropathic pain is frequently seen in older adults.  The treatment options include pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. Researchers have studied on the methods that can be used to improve therapy efcacy in older people who are suffering from neuropathic pain. These include, but are not limited to, accurate evaluation of positive and negative symptoms/signs, management of potential comorbidities or underlying diseases, mitigation of adverse events arising from therapeutic interventions, and personalized treatment. Clinical and biological markers are one of the most recent topics that have been proposed for personalized treatment. More studies are needed to improve our understanding on clinical and biological markers in the treatment of neuropathic pain. The current article aimed to review recent knowledge on the ways to improve treatment efcacy in older adults with neuropathic pain

DIET AND HEALTHY AGING

DIET AND HEALTHY AGIN

THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISING ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN OLDER ADULTS

Exercising is an essential component of healthy aging. The benefits of exercise are numerous. There are certain benefits on physical performance. Exercise in older adults can increase endurance, improve balance and quality of life. The benefits of exercise are not limited to physical health. Psychological variables such as depressive mood and anxiety can also be modified by regular exercise. There are several types of exercise regimens. The most common exercise types tailored to older adults include aerobic training, strengthening, flexibility exercises and balance exercises. Specific exercises can be directed to individuals with certain health disorders. Exercising may mediate psychological health through the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Improved sleep via exercise can further lead to an improvement in mood and cognition. The current article reviewed the recent literature regarding the effects of exercising on psychological well-being in older adults

NEUROPATHIC PAIN AS A CHALLENGING CLINICAL ENTITY IN OLDER ADULTS

Neuropathic pain is a challenging clinical entity in older adults. Certain clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular diseases and infections may lead to neuropathic pain in the elderly. Recognizing neuropathic pain is essential for proper management. Neuropathic pain can be related to either peripheral or central conditions. A lesion or disease of the somatosensory system is required to define neuropathic pain. The assessment of neuropathic pain includes anamnesis, detailed physical examination, screening tools/questionnaires, quantitative sensory testing, and objective methods such as electroneuromyography, skin biopsy, and corneal confocal microscopy.  The aim of this article was to review common neuropathic pain conditions in older adults and to provide an overview on the assessment tools

POLYPHARMACY AS A THREAT TO AGING POPULATION

POLYPHARMACY AS A THREAT TO AGING POPULATIO

REHABILITATION OF OLDER ADULTS WITH MULTIMORBIDITIES

Multimorbidity poses a severe risk to the aged population. Multimorbidity has numerous outcomes, such as disability, impaired quality of life, and mortality. There is growing evidence regarding the use of rehabilitation techniques in the treatment of elderly people with multimorbidity. The benefits of rehabilitation in geriatric care include improvement in physical function and disability, prevention of polypharmacy, improvement in quality of life, and benefits related to the underlying diseases. Rehabilitation may consist of a broad range of therapeutic methods (i.e., exercises, electrotherapy, and multi-modal therapy). The current narrative review aimed to provide the recent evidence regarding the role of rehabilitation in the management of older adults with multimorbidity

EXERCISING IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTHY AGING

EXERCISING IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTHY AGIN

FIBROMYALGIA IN OLDER ADULTS

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition. Mood disorders, sleep problems, fatigue, and temporomandibular disorders can accompany fibromyalgia. The hallmark of fibromyalgia is chronic generalized pain. Yet, numerous diseases can present with generalized pain in older adults. Careful anamnesis and a detailed physical examination are essential to rule out mimicking conditions. Treatment of fibromyalgia in elderly requires particular attention, as well. Older individuals are prone to experiencing adverse effects of certain drugs due to age-related alterations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The aim of this article was to review fibromyalgia in older adults; including its features, differential diagnosis, and management

GET PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHIER BY EXERCISING!

GET PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHIER BY EXERCISING