What is included in a geriatric assessment?
The geriatric assessment incorporates all facets of a conventional medical history, including main problem, current illness, past and current medical problems, family and social history, demographic data, and a review of systems.
Who conducts a geriatric assessment?
Patients age ≥85 years who have geriatric conditions such as dementia or immobility should also be considered for care on these units. (See ‘Indications for referral’ above.) The assessment team usually consists of a clinician, nurse, and social worker.
Is geriatric assessment just for older patients?
The GA is likely to be helpful in evaluating all patients with cancer, and revising it to add assessment such as financial toxicity should be the subject for further research. Our data indicate that GA is not just for older patients.
How do you assess elderly needs?
Assessing daily needs isn’t complicated, but it does require you to be thorough. You need to observe all of your parent’s daily routines so you can identify the tasks she needs help with. The best way to do this is to spend a few days living with your parent and monitoring as she moves through her daily life.
What are age related assessment considerations in the elderly patient?
The guideline recommends assessing decline in physical and mental capacities (mobility, nutrition, vision, hearing, cognition, and depression) as well as assessing two geriatric syndromes (urinary incontinence and risk for falls).
What are the 6 geriatric giants?
Geriatric Giants
- Dementia.
- Delirium.
- Depression.
- Incontinence.
- Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Falls and Dizziness. Medications.
- Polypharmacy. Beer’s List. STOPP/START.
- Pain.
When should you see a geriatric doctor?
While there’s no set age to start seeing a geriatric doctor, most see patients who are 65 years and older. You should consider going to one if you: Become frail or impaired. Have multiple conditions that require complex care and medication routines.