The association between parkinsonism, Alzheimer's disease, and mortality: a comprehensive approach

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A comprehensive approach to the association between Alzheimer's disease, parkinsonism, and mortality and its results are discussed. Participants examined in the Canadian Study of Health and Aging were subjects. Those who had parkinsonism and were older than age 65 were identified, and the impact of parkinsonism on 5-year survival found for a combined cohort with and without dementia. Stratified analysis was carried out for the subgroups with Alzheimer's disease and those without dementia. Parkinsonism was found to be significantly associated with poorer survival with or without dementia.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Statistics, Alzheimer's disease, Senile dementia, Parkinsonism

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A clinimetric evaluation of specialized geriatric care for rural dwelling, frail older people

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A clinimetric evaluation of specialized geriatric care has been carried out in Canada to look at care of rural dwelling, frail older people. To test use of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) with usual care, a randomized controlled trial with 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up was used. It was found that a Mobile Geriatric Assessment Team can target the group and perform in-home CGA to develop an intervention plan leading to clinically important benefits. Intervention did not prolong life or delay institutionalization. It has been argued that misleading conclusions come from psychometric paradigms. A clinimetric, patient-centered individualized test, Goal Attainment Scaling, was the primary outcome measure.

Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Research, Demographic aspects, Health status indicators, Geriatrics, Frail elderly, Rural health services, Home care services, Rural health

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Long-term risks of death and institutionalization of elderly people in relation to deficit accumulation at age 70

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Relative fitness and weakness in people aged 70, is measured based on retrospective cohort studies in Canada. Relation of this measurement to long-term risk of death and hospitalization is examined.

Analysis, Measurement, Risk factors, Physical fitness, Death, Hospitalization, Cohort analysis, Disability, Disabilities, Hospital care, Physical fitness for the aged

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