BMC Geriatrics is inviting submissions to our Collection on Cardiovascular diseases in the older population. Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of illness and death among older adults, with age-related risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and inactivity becoming more prevalent. These conditions often interact with geriatric syndromes like frailty and multimorbidity, complicating treatment and care. Understanding these challenges is essential for improving cardiovascular outcomes in aging populations.

Recent advances in geriatric cardiology have introduced more targeted prevention and treatment strategies, including lifestyle changes and technological innovations like telemedicine and wearable monitors. While progress has been made, further research is needed to refine therapies and explore personalized medicine approaches. As the elderly population grows, effective public health strategies will be crucial in reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease across diverse communities.

The topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Impact of multimorbidity on cardiovascular health in older adults
• Management of atrial fibrillation in the geriatric population
• Lifestyle interventions for reducing heart disease risk
• Advances in heart failure management for older patients
• The relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease in seniors
• Role of social determinants of health in cardiovascular outcomes
• The impact of cognitive decline on cardiovascular health in older adults
• Heart failure as a model of biological vulnerability and geriatric complexity
• Integration of geriatric assessment into cardiology pathways and services
• Pharmacological appropriateness, deprescribing, and treatment burden in frail older adults with cardiovascular conditions

BMC Geriatrics focuses on research related to health and healthcare in individuals aged 65 and older.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Geriatrics is calling for submissions to our Collection on Ageism and the older population.

Ageism towards older individuals —encompassing stereotypes, discrimination, and biases—possess a significant challenge to the well-being of the aging global population. In fact, ageism is one of the four critical priority areas identified by the WHO to be addressed during the UN “Decade of Healthy Ageing”. As societies globally continue to grapple with increasing life expectancies, understanding the implications of ageism is essential. This Collection aims to explore the prevalence, distribution, and consequences of ageism, including an examination of how cultural narratives and societal structures perpetuate stereotypical beliefs, attitudes, and discriminatory practices related to aging. We invite contributions that examine both the overt and subtle forms of ageism including their impact on both mental and physical health in older adults, and importantly, the findings from interventions that seek to address it.

Addressing ageism is crucial for building inclusive societies that value the contributions of older adults. Recent research has highlighted how the prevalence of age stereotypes affects older individual’s self-esteem, self-perceptions of aging, health outcomes, quality of life, and social engagement. Encouragingly, new initiatives promote more nuanced and positive views on aging, shifting public attitudes toward recognizing the strengths, capabilities, and contributions of older adults. Research in this field can shape the policies and practices that promote intergenerational harmony and actively challenge age-related prejudices. Ongoing research into ageism holds the promise of unveiling innovative interventions and frameworks to effectively combat ageism. By focusing on the lived experiences of older adults, researchers can formulate empowering strategies that foster greater social inclusion and respect. Moreover, future studies may explore new pathways to transform both individual mindsets and societal attitudes, paving the way for healthier aging and an enhanced quality of life for older generations.

We invite researchers to submit their work to this Collection, showcasing innovative research that addresses the complexities of ageism and the older population, including but not limited to the topics listed below:

Understanding age stereotypes in society

The impact of age discrimination on health

Sociodemographic variations in experiences of ageism or associated health outcomes

Interventions to combat ageism and its linkages to negative health outcomes

Positive/benevolent ageism: benefits and challenges

Distinguishing health outcomes linked to biological aging from those caused or exacerbated by societal values surrounding old age

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

BMC Geriatrics focuses on research related to health and healthcare in individuals aged 65 and older.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.