What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment? Answer - *Multidisciplinary
Evaluation* in which:
- multiple problems of older persons are uncovered, described, and explained
- resources and strength of the person are cataloged
- need for services assessed
- a *coordinated care plan* developed to focus on interventions on the
person's problems
*essentially shifts from primary focus on co-morbid conditions to FUNCTION
and how can we maintain or improve FUNCTION*
What is the purpose of a CGA? Answer - - prevention of decline in
performance of *ADLs (activities of daily living) and IADLs (instrumental ADLs)*
- screen for functional impairments
- screen for preventable diseases
What is the value of a CGA? Answer - - improves *function*
- improves quality of life (QL)
- decreases hospitalizations
List the members that are part of a geriatric assessment team? Answer - -
CMA/Nurse - phone intake
- Social Worker - psychosocial assessment
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