Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2012 Apr 19;
Berger JR, Hedayati SS

ESRD has become an important problem for elderly patients. The segment of the ESRD population age 65 years or older has grown considerably, and this growth is expected to accelerate in coming years. Nephrologists caring for the elderly with advanced kidney disease will encounter patients with comorbid conditions common in younger patients, as well as physical, psychological, and social challenges that occur with increased frequency in the aging population. These challenging factors must be addressed to help inform decisions regarding the option to initiate dialysis, the choice of dialysis modality, whether to pursue kidney transplantation, and end-of-life care. This article will highlight some common problems encountered by elderly patients with ESRD and review data on the clinical outcomes of elderly patients treated with different modalities of dialysis, outcomes of kidney transplantation in the elderly, and nondialytic management of CKD stage 5.

The hardest aspect of looking after your partner after stroke is not the physical disability but personality changes and a lack of support from society. This has been highlighted in a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Source:More support needed for women caring for elderly men at home after stroke

WHEN Jo Swiggs returned to Adelaide to care for her mum, Mary, she never imagined the decision would end in a collaboration with Sir Michael Parkinson.

Source:Caring for mum a story worth telling

Health Ministry director general Dr. Roni Gamzu warned yesterday that Israel faces a “horrendous crisis” in the next two decades in relation to the country’s aging population, and that “the government must make the correct decisions on the matter.”

Source:Health Ministry: Israel faces horrendous crisis caring for elderly

Before serving even the first child, Florida statutes require 30 hours of training. To take care of an adult client, in certain cases, the state says you don’t have to get any training.

Source:Few regulations for businesses caring for elderly

Health Ministry director general Dr. Roni Gamzu warned yesterday that Israel faces a “horrendous crisis” in the next two decades in relation to the country’s aging population, and that “the government must make the correct decisions on the matter.”

Source:Israel faces horrendous crisis caring for elderly

The story is at once universal and unique; universal in the sense that Susan Morse, like many of her generation, found herself caring for her elderly mother while managing a hectic home life, but unique because of the colorful characters involved.

Source:Philadelphia Author Recounts Life Journey Caring for Elderly, Colorful Mother

Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2012 Mar; 31(2): 86-8
Federle D

This personal reflection discusses the views and opinions of one family member who is actively involved in caring for his elderly parents and his many visits for health care in the past few years. He presents what he sees as good with the current health care system as well as those areas that need improvement.

I spent this morning at an interesting Capitol Hill conference on an important?but often ignored ?topic: What role should home health aides play in the delivery of care to people with chronic disease?

Source:The Role Home Health Aides Should Play in Caring for the Frail Elderly

Nurs Stand. 2011 Nov 9-15; 26(10): 35-9
Blackhall A, Hawkes D, Hingley D, Wood S

This article presents a communication framework, devised by the authors, that could be used by healthcare professionals who come into contact with people who have dementia. The framework is based on four key concepts: validation, emotion, reassure and activity (VERA). It describes a stage-by-stage process of communication that guides nurses towards providing compassionate and caring responses. The framework was developed in response to students who said they find it useful to have structured guidance on how to interact with people who have dementia. The VERA framework offers a means of interpreting communication and responding appropriately.