Geriatrics Research Highlights

December 9, 2017

Research Highlights

COPD
Arthritis Linked to COPD Risk
Previous research has found an association between COPD and inflammation, leading researchers to theorize that chronic inflammatory conditions like RA may predispose individuals to COPD.

Parkinson Disease
Women With PD Less Likely to Have Caregivers
According to a University of Pennsylvania study, women with Parkinson disease (PD) are much less likely than men with PD to have caregivers, despite caregiver reports that say caring for male PD patients comes with greater strain. 

Hypertension
Experts Critique Hypertension Guidelines
The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2017 hypertension guidelines offer a wealth of detailed recommendations but lack guidance on a variety of important clinical issues, according to two University of Pennsylvania physicians.

Ask the Expert
How Social Relationships Shape Older Adults’ Health in Assisted Living Facilities
ALTC spoke with Dr Perkins about her comprehensive examinations of social relationships and health, taking a specific look at one of her published articles “Social Relations and Resident Health in Assisted Living: An Application of the Convoy Model."