Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for depression among older adults. While antidepressants are associated with increased risk of falls and fractures in older adults, their effect on outcomes after fall-related injuries such as hip fracture, and whether these effects differ by sex, is unknown. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between prefracture antidepressant use and hospital length of stay (LOS) among hip fracture survivors, and related sex differences.

Tinnitus has been linked to mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation. This study, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), investigates the association between tinnitus and suicidal ideation in postmenopausal women, aiming to identify tinnitus as a potential risk factor for suicidal thoughts in this population.

To investigate the associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary behavior with depression and anxiety.

The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the pandemic on the health, well-being, and access to services of paid staff and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia.

Vietnam faces an unprecedented increase in people living with dementia but lacks evidence-based family dementia caregiver interventions. We tested the efficacy of a culturally adapted family caregiver intervention (REACH VN) in Northern Vietnam.

To improve assessment of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) by expanding the measurement properties of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q).

The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions in geriatric psychiatry education. In response, the AAGP created the "AAGP COVID-19 Online Trainee Curriculum" (Curriculum) a free online resource consisting of 33 recorded lectures. This study examined the uptake and impact of the Curriculum.

We examine the clinical utility of plasma-based detection for Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathophysiology in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and whether cognitive screening can inform when to use plasma-based AD tests.

The rising prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementia worldwide underscores the urgent need for effective interventions, particularly for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) such as sleep disturbance. This review explores the emerging role of Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists (DORA) in addressing sleep disturbance in patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia.

Research suggests that physical activity (PA) improves cognitive function across various domains. However, the specific role of different PA measures, including step count, remains to be explored. Our aim was to assess the correlation between objectively measured PA and cognitive function.

The assessment of sexual consent capacity has been a challenge due to its dynamic nature, influenced by factors such as time, environment, individuals involved, and the nature of activities. Particularly in people living with dementia, the complexity is intensified with the interplay of the disease's impact, residential care setting, and legal constraints. This amplifies the dilemma faced by practitioners-whether to prioritize protection or encourage and support sexual expression. This article aims to provide a sensible approach to uphold the sexual autonomy of people living with dementia while mitigating the potential risks of them being involved as either perpetrators or victims.

Major depressive disorder in older adults (late-life depression; LLD) is frequently associated with cognitive impairment, and some deficits (e.g., executive function) have been associated with a higher level of treatment resistance. However, the cognitive profile of treatment-resistant LLD (TR-LLD) has not been characterized. We hypothesized that patients with TR-LLD would show deficits in cognitive function, especially executive function, and that executive function deficits would predict poorer response to pharmacotherapy.

Low-income white older adults and those of color are at greater risk for depression but less likely to receive care. We evaluated the impact of a one-to-one peer support intervention compared to active control delivered by nonpeers for this population.

Adults with dementia are frequently prescribed antipsychotic medications despite concerns that risks outweigh benefits. Understanding conditions where antipsychotics are initially prescribed, such as hospitalization, may offer insights into reducing inappropriate use.