Elderly - Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Flashcards
What is Frailty?
Breakdown of complex organ systems leading to Dyshomeostasis
Leading to increased susceptibility to environmental stress
What are the typical syndromes of presentation of frailty?
Falls
Immobility (off legs)
Functional decline
Delirium
What are the health domains?
Medical Psychological Functional Behavioural Nutritional Spiritual Environmental Social Societal
How can illness in frail people be triggered?
Disruption to ANY health domain
What is the role of comprehensive geriatric assessment?
Assess and manage illness in the elderly
Determine their issues and in which domain
See what is reversible
Produce a management plan
What are the main elements of psychological health in the elderly?
Mood
Confidence
Cognition
What are the main elements of function health in the elderly?
Mobility
ADL
Community Living skills
What are the main elements of behavioural health in the elderly?
Habits
Activities/hobbies
Occupation
What are the main elements of nutritional health in the elderly?
MUST screening
What are the main elements of environmental health in the elderly?
Housing
Heating
Sanitation
Adaptation
What are the main elements of societal health in the elderly?
Attitudes towards ageing
Technological advances
Political changes/regulation
What are the main elements of social health in the elderly?
Support networks
Potential for abuse
