page sections
- introduction
- indications
- contraindications
- clinical vignette 1
- clinical vignette 2
- additional resources
- topic development
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
last authored: Jan 2009, David LaPierre
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Introduction
Helpful at determining frailty.
It is critical to determine both baseline and current levels.
Mental Status
Can be normal, delerium, CIND, or dementia.
Tools include MMSE, and fast.
Record education and chief occupation.
Consider infections, medications, sugars, infarcts.
Emotional
Assess mood, depression, anxiety, or other factors.
Communication
Sppech, hearing, vision
Mobility
Assess transfers, walking, aids required.
Balance
Normal or impaired; falls.
Bowel, Bladder
Continent, constipation, catheter, or incontinent.
Intake
Appetite, Weight gain or loss.
Activities of Daily Living
Bathing, dressing, cleaning
Driving, cooking, shopping, medications, banking
Social
Living alone, level of supports, home situation, caregiver stress.
Problem Lists
Medications
Clinical Vignette 1
A person takes this treatment for this reason due to concerns re: condition
This happens.
How do you respond?
Clinical Vignette 2
Additional Resources
Topic Development
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