Which factors are associated with mortality in institutionalized older adults with dementia?

Chronic conditions, disability, and quality of life in older adults with multimorbidity in Spain

“…Although hypertension does not seem to impact QoL, osteoarticular conditions have an important effect both in QoL and disability. In addition, hypertension is a known risk factor for other health problems and mortality at the long run [31]. Thus, these conditions should be a special target for interventions at different levels, including public health policies or programs developed by primary care facilities.…”

Slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease; what works?

“…The HT patients taking medication in this study also had significantly lower Clinical Dementia Rating scores however, so it may be that they were in an earlier stage of AD, and HT was a causal factor in their mortality. HT has been associated with greater mortality in dementia patients in other studies (Navarro-Gil et al 2014). Therefore, although slight HT later in life may lead to a decreased risk for dementia, the impact of HT on other organ systems may impact upon mortality.…”

Medial Temporal Lobe Atrophy and Depressive Symptoms in Elderly Patients With and Without Alzheimer Disease

“…In the elderly population over 67 years of age life expectancy decrease with each additional chronic condition 103 . Patients with AD and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, genitourinary diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a shorter life span than AD patients without these comorbidities 104,105 .…”