July 9, 2021

Geriatrics Screening and Assessment- 07/09/2021

Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=30704662

This should be required reading for those who care for the elderly, and for all learners.  A variety of screening measures are discussed, that pertain to social, functional, geriatric syndromes, as well as cognition and affect.  Table 2 clearly lays out items that reflect activities of daily living as well as instrumental activities of daily living such as using a telephone, shopping, and meal preparation.

07/09/2021