Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Question 1

what does the CGA consist of

Answer 1

Medical: Problem list, Co-morbid conditions and disease severity, Medication review, Nutritional status

Functioning: ADL, activity/exercise status, gait & balance

Psychological: mental status/cognitive function, mood/depression testing

Social: safety, care resources

Question 2

what are core clinical problems in the elderly

Answer 2

Off legs (poor mobility)
Falls
Confusion
Frailty
Continence issues
Polypharmacy

Question 3

why do older people present differently from younger people

Answer 3

impaired immune system
impaired physiology
co-morbid disease
poly pharmacy