Evidence on Topics Related to Aging and Health
Here, you’ll find the latest evidence and resources on various topics related to the health of older people, including initiatives to support healthy aging, treatments for medical conditions common in older people, and health interventions provided in long-term and palliative care settings. You may also wish to visit our Evidence Bundles on diabetes, pain, primary care, and oncology.
We’ve selected the following materials to get you started:
- Dementia Concerns and Considerations: A CADTH Panel of People With Lived Experience (Technology Review, Apr 1, 2022)
- The Small House Model for Long-Term Care (Environmental Scan, January 10, 2022)
- Homelike Models of Long-Term Care: A 2021 Update (Rapid Review, November 26, 2021)
- Neuromodulation Technologies for the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease (Emerging Health Technologies, September 27, 2021)
- Hip Protectors for Community-Dwelling Older Adults (Rapid Review, September 2, 2021)
- Vitamin D Supplementation for the Prevention of Falls and Fractures in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: A 2021 Update (Rapid Review, July 29, 2021)
- Patient Navigation Programs for People With Dementia(Summary With Critical Appraisal, February 2021)
In this Bundle
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Dementia Concerns and Considerations: A CADTH Panel of People With Lived Experience
(Technology Review, April 1, 2022)
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Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Asymptomatic Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A 2022 Update
(Reference List, January 24, 2022)
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Neuromodulation Technologies for the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease
(Emerging Health Technologies, September 27, 2021)
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Patient Navigation Programs for People With Dementia
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 24, 2021)
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Patient Navigation Programs for People with Dementia: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, December 7, 2020)
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Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Asymptomatic Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Clinical Utility and Guidelines
(Reference List, October 13, 2020)
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Discontinuation of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Adults with Dementia: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 13, 2019)
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Dementia Villages
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Dementia: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, July 17, 2019)
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Electroconvulsive Therapy for the Treatment of the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 22, 2019)
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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques for the Treatment of the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Severe Dementia: Clinical Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 24, 2019)
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Weighted Blankets for Dementia Care in Long-Term Care: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, January 24, 2019)
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Sensory Rooms for Patients with Dementia in Long-Term Care: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Cannabinoids for Behavioural Symptoms in Adults with Dementia: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, January 5, 2018)
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Environmental Restraints for Dementia Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, December 19, 2017)
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Urethral Inserts for the Management of Adult Male Urinary Incontinence
(Rapid Review, April 16, 2021)
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Perineal Skin Cleansers for Adults With Urine Incontinence in Long-Term Care or Hospital Settings: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, October 21, 2019)
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Overnight Bags for Adults With Long-Term Indwelling Urinary Catheters: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, August 7, 2019)
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Management of Patients with Long-Term Indwelling Urinary Catheters: A Review of Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 14, 2019)
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Coated Catheters to Reduce Urinary Tract Infections: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, April 30, 2019)
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Antisepsis for Urinary Catheter Insertion: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, January 9, 2019)
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Soaker Pads for Patients in Acute and Long Term Care: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness and Cost
(Summary of Abstracts, November 29, 2017)
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Robotic-Assisted Surgical Systems for Hip Arthroplasty
(Rapid Review, April 6, 2022)
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Intraoperative Navigation Tools for Total Hip Arthroplasty
(Reference List, January 27, 2022)
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Bisphosphonate Drugs for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women
(Technology Review, June 1, 2021)
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Codeine for Pain Related to Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, December 14, 2020)
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Outpatient or Short Stay Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty versus Conventional Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, October 28, 2020)
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Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, March 23, 2020)
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Physical Activity for Chronic Osteoarthritic Knee Pain: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 17, 2020)
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Calcium Phosphate Bone Injections During Knee, Hip, or Ankle Repairs in Adults: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 15, 2020)
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Duration of Bisphosphonate Treatment for Patients with Osteoporosis: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, October 4, 2019)
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Duration of Bisphosphonate Treatment for Patients with Osteoporosis: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Reference List, August 22, 2019)
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Sliding-Scale Insulin Dosing for Long-Term Care Residents With Diabetes
(Summary of Abstracts, June 16, 2021)
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Management of Diabetes in Long-Term Care Facilities: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, June 28, 2018)
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Integrated Palliative Care Models for Adults Requiring Palliative Care
(Reference List, August 31, 2021)
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Midazolam for Patients in Palliative Care
(Reference List, June 15, 2021)
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Lidocaine Infusions for Palliative Care Patients with Cancer Pain
(Reference List, April 26, 2021)
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Mattresses or Overlays Used in Palliative End-of-Life Care: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, January 30, 2019)
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brolucizumab
(Report, July 3, 2020)
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Fundus Photography in Eye Examinations: Guidelines – An Update
(Summary of Abstracts, December 13, 2019)
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Optimal Use of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: A Health Technology Assessment
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
(Optimal Use, March 14, 2019)
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Non-Pharmacological Interventions for the Treatment of Behavioural Issues: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, April 12, 2019)
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Nutritional and Exercise Interventions for the Delayed Progression or Reversal of Frailty: Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, June 8, 2018)
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Healthy Aging Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives: An Environmental Scan
(Report, July 10, 2020)
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Meal Delivery Programs for Community Seniors: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Rapid Review, January 22, 2019)
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Congregate Meal Programs for Older Adults Living in the Community: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Rapid Review, January 10, 2019)
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Non-Invasive Bone Conduction Devices for Conductive Hearing Loss: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 12, 2019)
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Interventions That Produce Residual Inhibition for the Treatment of Tinnitus: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, May 30, 2019)
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Medication Administration by Health Care Aides in Long-Term Care Facilities
(Reference List, March 30, 2022)
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The Small House Model for Long-Term Care
(Environmental Scan, January 20, 2022)
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Homelike Models of Long-Term Care: A 2021 Update
(Rapid Review, November 26, 2021)
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Vital Sign Monitoring in Long-Term Care: A 2021 Update
(Summary of Abstracts, November 24, 2021)
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
(Summary of Abstracts, September 8, 2021)
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Vitamin D Supplementation for the Prevention and/or Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Other Conditions in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
(Rapid Review, July 28, 2021)
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Cleansing Wipes Versus Basin and Soap for Bathing in Acute Care or Long-Term Care Settings
(Reference List, July 8, 2021)
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Pill Crushing Devices and Pill Swallowing Gels for Use in Health Care Settings
(Reference List, June 10, 2021)
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Robotic Systems for Disinfecting Surfaces in Hospital Rooms and Other Health Care Environments
(Health Technology Update, September 9, 2020)
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Hypodermoclysis for Frail Patients and Patients in Long Term Care: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, August 31, 2020)
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Hypodermoclysis for Frail Patients and Patients in Long Term Care: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Reference List, July 13, 2020)
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Chest X-Rays Prior to Placement in Long-Term Care Facilities: Clinical Utility and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, June 8, 2020)
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Automatic External Defibrillators in Long-Term Care Facilities: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, May 25, 2020)
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Masks for Prevention of Influenza Transmission in Acute and Long-Term Care Settings: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 31, 2020)
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Physical Restraints for Use in Long-Term Care Settings: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, March 2, 2020)
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Multidisciplinary Medication Review in Long-Term Care: A Review of Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, August 20, 2019)
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Homelike Models in Long Term Care: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, June 5, 2019)
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Senior Friendly Hospital Care: A Review of Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 28, 2019)
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Avoidance of Physical Restraint Use among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 28, 2019)
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Mobilization for Hospitalized Older Adults: Guidelines
(Reference List, February 19, 2019)
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Care of Adult Patients in Long-Term Care Who have Undergone a Laryngectomy: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, September 5, 2018)
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Chest X-Rays Around Placement in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Review of Clinical Utility and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, April 4, 2018)
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Chest X-Rays Prior to Placement in Long-Term Care Facilities: Clinical Utility and Guidelines
(Reference List, December 7, 2017)
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Prevention of Dehydration in Geriatric Patients in Long-Term Care: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, June 28, 2017)
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Interventions for Malnutrition in Seniors: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, January 3, 2019)
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Interventions for Malnutrition in Seniors: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, October 3, 2018)
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Compression Garments for People With Venous Leg Ulcers
(Reference List, December 15, 2021)
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Medical Cannabis Use in the Elderly: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, December 21, 2017)
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Positioning of Long-Term Care Patients: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, September 3, 2019)
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Non-Pharmacological Prevention of Pressure Injuries: An Environmental Scan
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Pressure Offloading Cushions for Positioning Chairs: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Reference List, December 18, 2018)
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Natural Sheepskins for Prevention or Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Effectiveness. Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, December 8, 2017)
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Soaker Pads for Patients in Acute and Long Term Care: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness and Cost
(Summary of Abstracts, November 29, 2017)
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Soaker Pads for Residents in Long Term Care: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 14, 2017)
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Positioning Chairs for Patients with Limited Mobility: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, October 2, 2017)
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Antidepressants for Geriatric Patients with Liver Disease and Mood or Anxiety Disorder: Guidelines
(Reference List, December 14, 2020)
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Smaller Quantity Benzodiazepine Prescribing for the Elderly or Patients with Mental Illness: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, June 21, 2019)
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Interventions for Older Adults’ Nutrition
A list of gaps in evidence related to nutrition interventions for older adults that CADTH has identified while carrying out rapid reviews through its Rapid Response Service.
(Tools, May 10, 2019) -
Interventions for Insomnia Disorder
At-a-glance summary of the CADTH Optimal Use project on interventions for adults with acute or chronic insomnia disorder.
(Tools, December 3, 2018) -
Stop Hypoglycemia
Monitoring of Blood Glucose - a pamphlet for people with type 2 diabetes that helps them recognize the signs of low blood sugar and provides information on treatment and prevention
(Tools, August 10, 2016) -
Stool Softeners: Alternate Prescription Pad
An alternate prescription pad for use by primary care clinicians to suggest ways to treat constipation and explain why stool softeners are not a recommended treatment.
(Tools, May 2, 2016) -
Stool Softeners: Letter for Long-Term Care Patients
A letter for long-term care residents (or their families or caregivers) explaining why they are no longer taking stool softeners.
(Tools, May 2, 2016) -
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI): What does the evidence say?
A two-page newsletter outlining the evidence on the association between proton pump inhibitors and C. difficile infection.
(Tools, August 3, 2015) -
Residential Care Pamphlet on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose
A pamphlet for people with type 2 diabetes that helps them recognize the signs of low blood sugar and provides information on treatment and prevention.
(Tools, April 2, 2012) -
Docusate for constipation: Money down the toilet?
Hospital News article, October 2014
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Bringing home the evidence on dementia villages
Hospital News, Article , February 2020
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Sensory Rooms: A treat for the senses and a treatment for dementia?
Hospital News Article , March 2019
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Dementia care in Canada: Implementation considerations and the lived experience perspective
Dementia care in Canada: Implementation considerations and the lived experience perspective (Hospital News article, February 2022)
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Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: Better Than Current Treatments?
Hospital News article, May 2019
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Tech to support aging in place: Help on the horizon?
Hospital news, January 2020
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Fluoroquinolones for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, April 26, 2019)