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Alternative News:
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L-Carnitine treatment reduces severity of physical and mental fatigue and
increases cognitive functions in centenarians: a randomized and controlled
clinical trial - Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Dec;86(6):1738-44 -
"Our study indicates that oral administration of
levocarnitine produces a reduction of total fat mass, increases total
muscular mass, and facilitates an increased capacity for physical and
cognitive activity by reducing fatigue and improving cognitive functions"
- See
L-carnitine products at iHerb
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Multivitamin supplementation improves nutritional status and bone quality in
aged care residents - Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Nov 28 -
"multivitamin (MV) ... randomized to receive a daily
MV or placebo (P) tablet for 6 months ... There was a trend towards a 63%
lower mean number of falls in the MV vs P group"
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Low
Vitamin D Levels Linked To Poor Physical Performance In Older Adults -
Science Daily, 4/23/07 - "physical
performance and grip strength were about five to 10 percent lower in those
who had low levels of vitamin D ... Current recommendations call for people
from age 50 to 69 to get 400 international units (IUs) of vitamin D per day
and for those over age 70 ... Higher amounts of vitamin D may be needed for
the preservation of muscle strength and physical function as well as other
conditions such as cancer prevention"
- Zinc
Supplementation May Decrease Incidence of Infections in the Elderly -
Medscape, 3/13/07 - "After zinc
supplementation, the incidence of infections was significantly lower, plasma
zinc was significantly higher, and generation of tumor necrosis factor alpha
and oxidative stress markers was significantly lower in the
zinc-supplemented than in the placebo group" - See
Zinc products at iHerb
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Zinc supplementation decreases incidence of infections in the elderly:
effect of zinc on generation of cytokines and oxidative stress - Am J
Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):837-44 - "After zinc supplementation, the incidence of infections was significantly
lower, plasma zinc was significantly higher, and generation of tumor
necrosis factor alpha and oxidative stress markers was significantly lower
in the zinc-supplemented than in the placebo group"
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Vitamin D May Reduce Falls In Elderly Nursing Home Residents - Science
Daily, 2/22/07 - "seniors taking a
high daily dose of vitamin D experienced 72 percent fewer falls compared to
those taking a placebo ... The dose that was most effective, 800
International Units per day, is higher than the dose typically prescribed to
seniors" - See
Vitamin D products at iHerb.
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A higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home
residents: a randomized, multiple-dose study - J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007
Feb;55(2):234-9 - "Nursing home
residents in the highest vitamin D group (800 IU) had a lower number of
fallers and a lower incidence rate of falls over 5 months than those taking
lower doses. Adequate vitamin D supplementation in elderly nursing home
residents could reduce the number of falls experienced by this high falls
risk group"
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Effect of an enriched drink on cognitive function in frail elderly persons
- J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2005 Feb;60(2):265-70 -
"participants' cognitive function
was assessed (word learning test [WLT], WLT delayed, category fluency [CF]
... After 6 months, significant differences were noted in changes of the WLT
(0.9 +/- 0.3 vs -0.1 +/- 0.3; p =.014) and CF professions ... This study
contributes to the evidence that nutritional supplementation may improve
neuropsychological performance in frail elderly persons"
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Exercise Boosts Immunity in Elderly Men - WebMD, 8/27/04
- Taiji (Tai Chi) Improves Knee Strength and Force Control in the Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 9/2/03
- Early response to oral cobalamin therapy in older patients with vitamin B12 deficiency - Ann Med Interne (Paris) 2003 Mar;154(2):91-5 -
"Our findings suggest that cyanocobalamin given orally during one week may be an effective treatment for cobalamin
deficiency related to food-cobalamin malabsorption and nutritional deficiency and may avoid painful intra-muscular injections in
older patients" - See
iHerb or Vitacost
 Vitamin B12 products.
- It's Never Too Late to Start Exercise - WebMD, 5/13/03
- Tai Chi Exercise Improves Balance and Mobility in Elderly Women - New Hope Natural Media, 2/13/03
- Strength or Endurance Training Does Little to Improve Cardiovascular Fitness in Older Women - Doctor's Guide, 8/8/02
- Pets Do Make A Difference For Patients In Long-Term Care Facilities - Intelihealth, 6/28/02
- Once-a-Week Workout Keeps Elderly Strong - WebMD, 5/16/02
- Older Adults Can Exercise Just Once A Week To Maintain Muscle Strength - Doctor's Guide, 5/13/02 -
"skeletal muscle strength gains achieved during a 12-week progressive resistance training program would be maintained by resistance training once per week"
- Strength Training Improves Aerobic Power in Seniors - Doctor's Guide, 3/29/02
- Spirituality Prevents Depression in Old Age - WebMD, 2/19/02
- Nutrition Is A Key To Better Health For Elderly - Intelihealth, 8/20/01 -
"Too many older people may be accepting a cognitive and
immunological decline as a normal part of aging, when it may reflect a deficiency in essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals ... a nutrient supplement with modest amounts of 18 vitamins, minerals and trace elements could improve cognitive function in apparently healthy people over 65 ... How might nutrients
improve brain function? One possibility is that taking a modest nutrient supplement daily can improve immune function"
- Want to Stay Mentally Fit? -- Get Out There and Make Friends - WebMD, 7/5/01
- Too Many Elderly Lacking in Vitamin D, Study: Defiency All Too Common, Could Be Cause of Muscle Weakness - WebMD, 5/16/01 -
"many elderly patients who are bedridden or in wheelchairs
may actually be suffering from muscle weakness caused by severe, but easily treatable, vitamin D deficiencies ... The researcher suggests that even twice that amount may not be enough in chronically ill and even healthy older patients, because absorption of the vitamin tends to be impaired with age"
- Older Women Who Keep Active Have Lower Risk for Mental Decline - WebMD, 5/9/01 -
"women who walked the most were the least likely to suffer a decline in thought processes and that
there was a direct relationship between activity and mental function: As the amount of walking or calories burned per week rose, the risk for loss of mental abilities declined"
- Elderly Lack Adequate Levels of Vitamin D - Medscape, 5/8/01 -
"Despite the fact that most of patients were daily receiving multivitamins containing 400-800 IU of vitamin D,
investigators found that the majority had low levels of the nutrient ... Vitamin D increases calcium absorption by 30% to 80% and is therefore crucial in order to maintain strong bones"
- Tai Chi Keeps Seniors Going Strong, Martial Art Form Helps Balance, Independence - WebMD, 5/2/01
- Fatty Fish Cuts Risk Of Death From Heart Attack In Elderly - Intelihealth, 3/1/01
- Supplements Help the Frail Elderly - Nutrition Science News, 3/00
- A Supplement Plan for Seniors - Nutrition Science News, 12/99
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Other News:
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Optimal protein intake in the elderly - Clin Nutr. 2008 Sep 24 -
"It appears that an intake of 1.5gprotein/kg/day, or
about 15-20% of total caloric intake, is a reasonable target for elderly
individuals wishing to optimize protein intake in terms of health and
function"
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Anxiety Often Missed in Elderly - WebMD, 5/22/06
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Risks Of Taking Sedatives For Insomnia In Older People May Be Greater Than
The Benefits - Science Daily, 11/11/05
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Chronic Infection May Contribute to Frailty in Older Women - Doctor's
Guide, 6/9/05
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Treating Depression in Elderly Helps Body Too - WebMD, 3/16/05 -
"Elderly people who get treated for
depression appear to benefit physically"
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Treating Depression Can Help Slow Physical Decline in Older Adults -
Doctor's Guide, 3/14/05 - "Successful treatment of depression not only improves older adults'
emotional health, but also helps them perform such daily activities as
remembering to take medications"
- Activity Helps Seniors Think, Sleep Better - WebMD, 12/14/04
- Elderly Experience Long-term Cognitive Decline After Surgery - Science Daily, 10/29/04
- Elderly Who Exercise Some, Live Longer - WebMD, 7/15/04
- Dementia Often Undiagnosed in Clinical Settings - Doctor's Guide, 7/16/04
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Apathy May Be a Common Characteristic of Dementia - Clinical Psychiatry News, 12/03
- Many Assisted-Living Residents Not Getting Depression Help - Psychiatric News, 11/21/03
- Chronic Diseases Significantly Associated with Increased Risk of Falls in Elderly Women - Doctor's Guide, 9/29/03
- Tai Chi Each Day Keeps Shingles Away - WebMD, 9/22/03
- Fluoroquinolone Resistance 'Rampant' in Nursing Homes - Doctor's Guide, 9/15/03
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Weight Loss in Elderly May Be Sign of Neurologic Decline - Clinical Psychiatry News, 9/03
- Anemia in Elderly Linked to Declines - WebMD, 7/25/03 -
"Elderly people with anemia have twice the risk of experiencing physical declines that can
end up robbing them of their independence ... the findings should help call attention to a condition that is underdiagnosed and undertreated
in elderly populations ... anemia can often be caused by an underlying disease such as cancer or kidney failure or by treatments for these diseases. Poor nutrition is a less common cause among the elderly, and no cause can be identified in about 30% of cases ... the diagnosis of anemia among elderly patients has not
been a priority in the past because there were no effective treatments for the condition. That changed, however, with the introduction of epoetin alfa
... The injectable drug is marketed under the brand names Epogen and Procrit"
- Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Effective for Elderly Patients with Dementia - Doctor's Guide, 6/25/03
- Identification Of Risk Factors In Depression In The Elderly Could Improve Public Health - Doctor's Guide, 6/16/03 -
"Five factors - bereavement,
sleep disturbance, disability, prior depression and female gender - have been identified as risk factors for depression in people aged fifty years or more"
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Risperidone May Prevent Falls in Dementia Patients - Clinical Psychiatry News, 6/03
- Benzodiazepines Linked to Declines in Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 5/20/03
- Tramadol/Acetaminophen Effective in Elderly Patients with Chronic Back Pain - Doctor's Guide, 5/20/03
- Telithromycin Effective in Treating Elderly Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Doctor's Guide, 5/20/03
- Health Info for “Surfing Seniors” - Physician's Weekly, 5/19/03
- New Guidelines Urge Individualized Care for Elderly Diabetics - Doctor's Guide, 5/16/03
- Simple Test Gauges Functioning of Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 5/16/03
- Caregivers Feel Helpless, Need Help - WebMD, 5/14/03
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Use Benzodiazepines With Care in Elderly - Clinical Psychiatry News, 5/03
- Depression and Aging -Physician's Weekly, 4/21/03
- Elderly Ignored, Isolated in Nursing Homes - Psychiatric News, 4/18/03
- Depression, Pain Connection Should Be Assessed in Elderly - Psychiatric News, 4/18/03
- Study Finds Benefits In Home Care Hiring - Intelihealth, 4/16/03
- Flu Shots Cut Hospitalization in Elderly - WebMD, 4/2/03
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Alcohol Abuse Among the Elderly Is Serious Problem - Clinical Psychiatry News, 4/03
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Web Site to Help Seniors Get Drug-Cost Assistance - Clinical Psychiatry News, 4/03
- Fluoxetine Mildly Effective in Elderly Patients with Dysthymic Disorder - Doctor's Guide, 3/7/03
- Oral Mirtazapine Effective, Well-tolerated by Depressed Nursing-Home Patients - Doctor's Guide, 3/7/03 - See my mirtazapine page.
- Aripiprazole Effective in Reducing Psychotic Symptoms Associated with AD-related Dementia - Doctor's Guide, 3/6/03
- Multi-Trial Analysis Shows Risperidone Effective in Treating Dementia-Related Agitation, Aggression - Doctor's Guide, 3/6/03
- Non-aggressive Symptoms in Dementia Patients Also Respond to Risperidone - Doctor's Guide, 3/5/03
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Don't Change Mood and Personality in Healthy Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 3/5/03
- Risperidone More Effective than Conventional Neuroleptics in Reducing Dementia Symptoms - Doctor's Guide, 3/4/03
- Diagnosing Depression In The Elderly - CBS News, 2/20/03
- Biological Marker [p-tau(231)] Could Differentiate Alzheimer's, Geriatric Depression - Doctor's Guide, 2/12/03
- Death by Flu Too Common Among Elderly - WebMD, 1/7/03
- Collaborative Intervention Effective in Late-Life Depression - Doctor's Guide, 12/11/02
- Nursing Homes Kill Thousands - Intelihealth, 10/15/02
- "Prehabilitatio" Aids Frail Elders Living At Home - Doctor's Guide, 10/4/02
- Occupational Therapy is Cost Effective, Significantly Improves Quality of Life for Seniors - Doctor's Guide, 8/20/02
- Doctors Study Why Elderly So Prone To Suicide, How To Help - Intelihealth, 7/23/02
- Exercise To Improve Balance Reduces Falls In Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 7/18/02
- Needleless Flu Shots Well Tolerated in Frail Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 5/15/02
- Prilosec (Omeprazole) Plus Calcium Carbonate Decreases Calcium Absorption In Elderly Women - Doctor's Guide, 5/14/02
- New Guidelines for Pain Control in Older Patients - Medscape, 5/14/02
- Postoperative Delirium In The Elderly May Be Prevented By A Medication-Based Protocol - Doctor's Guide, 5/10/02
- High Prevalence Of Sleep Problems Found In The Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 4/26/02
- Elderly Patients Having High-Risk Surgeries in U.S. Fare Better in More Experienced Hospitals - Doctor's Guide, 4/11/02
- Behavior Management Programs Help Seniors With Chronic Illnesses Sleep Better - Doctor's Guide, 4/4/02
- Cheaper Prescriptions Add Years to Life - WebMD, 3/29/02
- Cardiorespiratory Benefit Of Aerobic Exercise Applies To Older Patients Too - Doctor's Guide, 3/26/02
- Mixed Review For Geriatric Treatment - Intelihealth, 3/21/02
- Optimal Management of Psychosis & Agitation in the Elderly - Medscape, 3/20/02
- Keeping Seniors Independent - WebMD, 3/14/02 -
"the average three-year decline in walking speed among those women who used ACE inhibitors was 10 times
lower than it was in the other groups ... Researchers think several factors may explain these drugs' beneficial effect on delaying disability: ACE inhibitors increase blood flow to the muscles, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy eating habits and better nutrition by inhibiting a substance known to reduce
appetite"
- New Index Developed to Assess Mortality Risk in the Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 3/12/02
- Post-Exercise Blood Pressure Reduction Clinically Relevant In Elderly Hypertensive Patients - Doctor's Guide, 3/12/02 -
"They also experienced a 22-hour post-exercise blood pressure reduction. This result shows that low-intensity exercise is clinically relevant in elderly patients with hypertension"
- Lilly offers prescription card for low-income seniors - USA Today, 3/5/02
- Depression Harmful to Seniors' Health - WebMD, 2/13/02
- Persistent Mild Depression In Older Adults May Lower Immunity And Ability To Fight Off Disease, According To New Study - Intelihealth, 2/11/02
- 'Sex after 60' authors: Golden years can be best ones - USA Today, 1/31/02
- Seniors With The Blues May Be More Likely To Suffer From Heart Failure - Intelihealth, 1/31/02
- Psychotic Depression Late-Onset Condition in Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 1/2/02
- Simple Steps Can Combat Sleep Problems in Elderly - WebMD, 1/2/02
- Many Otherwise Healthy Elderly People Have Undiagnosed Diabetes - Doctor's Guide, 12/27/01
- Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care? - WebMD, 12/14/01
- Power Lifts Urged For Older Men - Intelihealth, 11/19/01 -
"Older men with low levels of testosterone can literally haul themselves away from frailty by
combining supplemental doses of the male sex hormone with fast-movement weight training ... At the end of the year, both exercise groups had improved, but lifters who got testosterone supplements improved more. The exercise-plus-supplement group had raised performance by close to sixfold, while the exercise-alone group had improved by almost fivefold"
- Unexplained Falls in Elderly Adults Could be Related to Treatable Heart Condition - Doctor's Guide, 11/2/01
- Expert Consensus Guidelines Published For Treatment Of Geriatric Depression - Doctor's Guide, 10/26/01
- Breakfast May Improve Memory in Healthy Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 10/24/01
- Seniors, Listen Up: There's No Reason to Dodge Colon-Cancer Tests - WebMD, 10/24/01
- Drug Company Offers Discount Plan for Elderly Poor - WebMD, 10/8/01
- Helping the Elderly Live at Home - WebMD, 9/28/01
- Common Allergy, Sleep Drug [Benadryl] May Cause Confusion in Elderly - WebMD, 9/28/01
- Antidepressant Risk for the Elderly - WebMD, 9/20/01 -
"certain types of
antidepressants increase the chance of bleeding in the stomach or intestines in the elderly, especially in those over the age of 80 ... We believe that the increased bleeding we saw is clinically significant for these two groups of people taking SSRIs, and that other antidepressant classes, such as the tricyclics"
- VA might loosen prescription rules - USA Today, 9/6/01
- The Challenge To Stay Well-Fed Increases With Age, Social Isolation, Physical Disabilities - Intelihealth, 8/23/01
- Depression and the Aging Man - WebMD, 6/27/01
- Afternoon Naps Fine For Healthy Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 6/11/01
- Gaboxadol Improves Sleep in Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 6/11/01
- Older People Benefit From Antihypertensive Therapy - Doctor's Guide, 5/20/01 -
"across all clinical trials, treatment of hypertension in older adults reduces the risk of all types of major cardiovascular
events, alone and in the aggregate, and even significantly reduces all- cause mortality"
- Diuretics And Calcium Antagonists Best Reduce Systolic Pressure In Untreated Elderly Hypertensives - Doctor's Guide, 3/19/01 -
"Initial treatment of elderly people
with essential hypertension should consist of thiazide diuretics or calcium-antagonists ... These are more effective than other agents at lowering systolic blood pressure"
- Bingo May B-1 Way To Sharpen Aging Minds - Intelihealth, 2/26/01
- Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate) Safe, Tolerable In Long-Term Treatment Of Psychosis In Elderly - Doctor's Group, 11/29/00
- Coping With More Than One Disorder - Intelihealth, 7/5/00
- FDA Approves Drug For Type Of Elderly Blindness - Intelihealth, 4/13/00
- Seroquel Safely And Effectively Treats Psychosis In Elderly - Doctor's Guide, 3/16/00
- Experts: Seniors Need Exercise - Intelihealth, 11/22/99
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