Namirah Jamshed

Caregiver burden is an essential component of long-term care not evaluated within assisted living facilities (ALFs). This study assessed caregiver burden among caregivers of older adults enrolled in a home-based primary care program, comparing burden among caregivers of ALF residents vs patients cared for at home. Caregivers completed a survey with the Short Form Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-12) via the patient portal; 76 of 364 caregivers completed the survey (20% response rate).

1. Introduction Hyponatremia is defined as a serum sodium level below 135 mEq/L and is a common occurrence in older adults [1]. Globally, an estimated 703 million people are age 65 and older. This number is expected to double by 2050, which may further strain healthcare systems [2]. The prevalence of hyponatremia is around 8% in the general population but rises sharply in older adults, particularly in hospital settings, where it can range from 15% to 30% [3].

Internal Medicine - Geriatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center There is an assumption that, as we age, our memory inevitably slips. Maybe you’ve even experienced this firsthand: calling a grandchild by the wrong name, misplacing the TV remote on a regular basis, or walking into a room and realizing you can’t remember why you did. Don’t panic. These are minor blips on the memory continuum – and vastly different from neurodegenerative conditions such Alzheimer’s disease.