GeriPal
JULY 19, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Analyzing the Health and Retirement Study, she found 60% of older adults screened positive for depression in the last year of life (related study here ). We saw that around 60% of people were screening positive for depression in the last month before death. Or is it that I’m just not screening? That’s a lot.
Edge Family Medicine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Early Detection of Health Issues Regular physical exams help detect potential health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes before they become serious. General Health Assessment : Review of your overall appearance, skin, and cognitive function.
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