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.

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Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

But then once it was open, started seeing a lot of other populations: not just our own hospital population, but a lot more just community members calling with concerns about driving. Is there a screening tool that we can use, or just questions that you ask older adults around driving safety? “Do you guys do this?”

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Families Family IT Diagnosis 102

GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions.

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Patient-Centered IT Patients Healthcare 109

Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

However, there are some forms of preventive care that require assistance from a medical professional. Following the recommended vaccine schedule is a safe and effective way to keep yourself, your children, and your community healthy. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Screening Vaccination 52