Publications by authors named "Veliye Yigitalp"
Purpose: Studies investigating associations between etiologic subtypes of major neurocognitive disorder (MND) and dehydration frequency are lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of dehydration among older adults with and without MND (dementia), and across different etiologic subtypes of MND.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included adults aged ≥ 65 years old from one geriatric outpatient clinic.
Objective: Fear of falling (FoF) is common in patients with cognitive impairment. However, the role of sarcopenia and malnutrition, which are two important factors that cause falls, on FoF is unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the association between FoF and malnutrition and sarcopenia in older patients with dementia.
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- The study investigated the link between serum magnesium levels and conditions like insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in older adults, involving 938 outpatient participants.
- Older adults were categorized into two groups based on their magnesium levels: hypomagnesemia (low magnesium) and normomagnesia (normal magnesium).
- Results showed a significant association between low magnesium levels and EDS, while no notable connection was found between low magnesium and insomnia, suggesting a need to assess magnesium levels in older adults experiencing EDS.