Schizophrenia in late life is emerging as a major public health concern worldwide. We discuss several areas of research and clinical care that are particularly pertinent to older persons with schizophrenia, including the public health challenge and the cost of care. We then discuss clinical issues relevant to late-life schizophrenia (course of illness and cognition), medical care and comorbidit...

BACKGROUND Persons ≥65 are a growing proportion of the US population and are at increased risk for tuberculosis disease. The objective of the study was to examine rates and identify risk factors for tuberculosis among older adults in the United States. METHODS Average rates and rate ratios for tuberculosis by age group, race/ethnicity, country of birth, calendar year, and long-term care facil...

Active ageing level and its discrepancy in different regions (Bangkok, Central, North, Northeast, and South) of Thailand have been examined for prioritizing the policy agenda to be implemented. Attempt has been made to test preliminary active ageing models for Thai older persons and hence active ageing index (AAI, ranges from 0 to 1) has been estimated. Using nationally representative data and ...

PURPOSE In a prospective study, we assessed if a diagnosis of osteoporosis and periodontitis could predict hip and hand fractures in older persons. MATERIALS AND METHODS Bone density was assessed by a Densitometer. Periodontitis was defined by evidence of alveolar bone loss. RESULTS 788 Caucasians (52.4% women, overall mean age: 76 years, S.D.± 9.0, range: 62 to 96) were enrolled and 7.4% h...