The influence of occupation type and complexity on cognitive performance in older adults.

Sociodemographic factors, such as education and occupation, may influence the individual's cognitive reserve. We explored the extent to which the type and complexity of previous work activities influence cognitive performance (evaluated with Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE, and the Animal Naming Test, ANT) in 799 older people with or without brain damage. The presence of cortical/subcortical ischemic brain lesions and right/left hippocampal atrophy was derived from magnetic resonance imaging.

Orthostatic hypotension and night-time dipper patterns in geriatric outpatients.

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and blood pressure circadian dysfunctions are common in older adults and may be related to aging-related autonomic nervous system deficits. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between orthostatic and nocturnal blood pressure changes in geriatric outpatients. This cross-sectional study was carried out with 425 Italian individuals aged ≥65 years (mean age 75.

Prognostic value of cardiac troponin I assay in hospitalized elderly patients.

Background: Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) has been poorly studied in elderly inpatients.

Aim: This study wanted to assess factors influencing the increase in cTnI and its prognostic value in hospitalized elderly patients.

Methods: 354 elderly (mean age of 84.

Difficulties with Fine Motor Skills and Cognitive Impairment in an Elderly Population: The Progetto Veneto Anziani.

Objectives: To investigate dysfunction in fine motor skills in a cohort of older Italian adults, identifying their prevalence and usefulness as indicators and predictors of cognitive impairment.

Design: Population-based longitudinal study with mean follow-up of 4.4 years.