The concept of geriatric syndrome refers to the set of pictures caused by the conjunction of a series of diseases that reach an enormous prevalence in the elderly, origin, in many cases, of functional or social disability. These geriatric syndromes can derive from the same cause or, conversely, several causes can cause one or more syndromes. In this monograph we address some of them, such as vision and hearing disorders, dementia, incontinence, falls, immobility, dysphagia, polypharmacy, etc.
Psychosocial variables associated with hearing loss as Geriatric Syndrome
An article by Mayte Vázquez Resino, General Health Psychologist Vocal Training Member of the Spanish Association of Psychogerontology.
The concept of geriatric syndrome refers to the set of pictures caused by the conjunction of a series of diseases that reach an enormous prevalence in the elderly, origin in many cases of functional or social disability.
Causes and consequences of immobility syndrome
An article by María Concepción Lorca Moreno, Member 3838 Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM).
Immobility can be defined as the decrease in the individual’s ability to perform movements, which leads to a deterioration in their relationship with the environment and causes dependence to perform activities of daily living (ADL)(1).
Anticipation and prevention, basic against the development of age-related eye diseases
An article by Dr. Borja Corcóstegui, president of the Clinical leaders Forum of Miranza and medical director of IMO.
The risk of developing major eye diseases that can lead to vision loss increases with age. In fact, different studies indicate that those over 60 years of age are the population group that suffers the most eye diseases.
Dysphagia, a Geriatric Syndrome
An article by Natalia Talleda, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
Specialized in geriatrics for families and centers Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is described as the difficulty to form and/or move the food bolus, safely and efficiently, from the mouth to the esophagus, and includes oropharyngeal aspirations.
Falls: Geriatric Syndrome par excellence
An article by María Martínez Castro, a physiotherapist specializing in Neurology and Geriatrics, founder of Fisiosenior and author of the Facilitando website for technical aids and other resources.
We understand by geriatric syndrome a set of medical conditions caused by the confluence of various factors and diseases and that take place in the elderly. Many times they are the origin of social or functional disability.
Insomnia in the elderly
An article by Javier Olivera Pueyo, Psychiatrist. Spanish Society of Psychogeriatrics (SEPG).
In general, aging brings a series of changes in sleep. These changes produce a subjective impression of unsatisfactory sleep that can be described as insomnia and affects more than half of older adults.
Incontinence, an annoying but treatable problem
An article by Natalia Tantinyà, sanitary hygienic manager of the ACE Foundation Day Care Unit.
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine through the urethra. The origin is multifactorial and in most cases it has a solution, so diagnosis by professionals is very important.
Physiotherapy treatment in dementia and cognitive impairment
An article by Montserrat Mora Nieto, No. col: 2221 Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM).
Given that dementias have a multidimensional nature in terms of affectation (psychological, social, environmental…), physiotherapists not only have to focus exclusively on aspects related to movement disorders and associated problems (respiratory obstruction, joint immobility, ulcerations due to prolonged bedridden…).
Geriatric syndromes: the four giants of geriatrics
An article from STIMA Day Centers.
Health education is a basic and very useful tool so that our elders can benefit, since knowledge in this matter is basic to be able to prevent and promote lifestyle habits that lead to the improvement of the health status of our elders. .
Depression in the elderly patient
An article by Dr. Doctor Manel Sánchez. Psychiatrist Deputy Medical Director of the Hospital Sagrat Cor de Hermanas Hospitalarias.
Depressive syndromes in the elderly are a frequent clinical condition that ranges from reactive devitalization symptoms to adverse environmental conditions, generally of mild intensity, to suicidal ideation .
General characteristics of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and screening methods
An article from Campofrío Health Care’s Care Practice Guide for elderly patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia is a very frequent symptom that accompanies many neurological, neurodegenerative, and oncological diseases and the changes produced by aging and, despite its high prevalence, it continues to be an underestimated pathology.
anti aging exercise
An article by David Roa Arbeteta, Expert in the management of health centers and social services.
The World Health Organization recommends, in its latest reports, the weekly practice of between 150 and 300 minutes of exercise for people over 65 years of age, that is, a daily average of between half an hour and an hour of moderate activity.
Visual and hearing deficits should be addressed as geriatric syndromes
An article by María Jara Lara, No. col: 3432 of the Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM).
Visual and hearing deficits should be addressed as “geriatric syndromes” because they affect all components of the bio-psycho-social sphere, in addition to limiting the functioning of the elderly, both for basic and instrumental tasks.
Polypharmacy and prescription quality
An article by Fermín García Gollarte, Geriatrician.
The aging of the population is one of the most important achievements of the last century. Eighteen of the twenty countries in the world with the highest percentages of older people are located in the European Union, where 16.5% of the population is over 65 years of age.
How to get up after a fall
An article by Karen Oroz, Geriatric Nurse and Personal Coach, and Cristhian Parra, Physiotherapist and Sports Monitor, from the Beriain Day Center Team.
Given the high incidence of falls in the elderly and their health consequences, they continue to be a public health problem of the first order. With age, the incidence of suffering them increases progressively.
Glaucoma in the elderly
An article by Delfina Balonga Balonga, from the Glaucoma Association for Affected and Family Members.
Glaucoma is a group of diseases whose common characteristic is the degeneration of the optic nerve. The most common glaucoma is open angle. This type of glaucoma appears very frequently around the age of 50. It is the most prevalent glaucoma.
Psychological flexibility and coping with chronic pain in the elderly
An article by Carina Cinalli Ramírez, Vocal Psychologist of the Spanish Psychogerontology Association (AEPG).
Member of the working group Promotion of good treatment for the elderly of the Official College of Psychologists of Madrid.
Chronic pain is a complex and unpleasant subjective experience that has a negative impact on people’s lives, in many cases causing frustration, impotence, isolation, disability, uncertainty, emptiness.
Innovations in the treatment of dementia and its positive impact on the quality of life of patients
An article from Sanitas Mayores.
Dementia is one of the geriatric syndromes that most worries professionals in the residential sector as well as society in general. In our country, one in four people over the age of ninety suffers from this disease, a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years.
I want to decide until the end of my life
An article by Paqui Gómez Pozuelo, Social Worker and gerontologist. Area Director Helping and Protecting Alzheimer Catalunya Fundació.
With the health emergency, we are at a time when we do not know what is happening. We do not have any experience nor do we know the consequences that have already been derived or those that will come.
Geriatric syndromes are a conjunction of diseases that are visible with different symptoms
An article by Sònia Ibáñez, from Accent Social.
One of the greatest triumphs of today’s society is longevity and the increase in the life expectancy of the population. But without a doubt, in the near future, this achievement will also be one of the greatest challenges that we will have to face, especially in the most developed countries.
Nutrition, an ally in the approach to geriatric syndromes
An article by Dr. Manuel Blanco, medical director of Danone Specialized Nutrition.
The changes linked to aging can lead the elderly to situations of nutritional risk and functional dependence, especially in those who are institutionalized. The aging process is associated with progressive physiological changes that predispose this population group to risk situations.