PTSD in older bereaved people

Interventions for people bereaved through suicide : systematic

Suicide is a major public health issue. During 2002–2004 (latest available data) there were 8.6 suicide deaths per 100 000 population in England, with the majority occurring in young adult males. 1 The global mortality rate is estimated at 16 per 100 000 – one death every 40 seconds. 2 For every suicide it has been estimated that six people will experience intense grief, 3 which extrapolates to...

Neuropsychological correlates of complicated grief in older spousally bereaved adults.

OBJECTIVES Across many research domains, evidence for complicated grief as a distinct psychopathology continues to grow. Previous research from neuropsychology has shown an increased attentional bias to emotionally relevant stimuli in those suffering from complicated grief. This study furthers our understanding of the characteristics that distinguish complicated grief. We expand on previous res...

Neutrophil function and cortisol:DHEAS ratio in bereaved older adults.

Bereavement is a common life event for older adults and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality, though the underlying reasons for this link are poorly understood. Although physical and emotional stressors and ageing are known to suppress immunity, few studies have explored the impact of bereavement upon immunity in the older population. We therefore hypothesised that the e...

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression among bereaved and non-bereaved survivors following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake Running title: PTSD and depression among bereaved earthquake survivors

Drug Prescription Patterns in Older People Residential Homes

Objectives: Compared to other age groups, older people, especially frail older people residing in nursing homes use medications more due to the higher prevalence of chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate prescription patterns for older people in nursing homes of Tehran in 2011. Methods & Materials: In this cross-sectional study, the data of 170 older people, sampled random cluster...