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

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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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Emmy: But we know that physiologic changes with aging, like decreasing night vision and so forth, as well as medications, as well as medical conditions, can all affect whether you can drive. Is there a screening tool that we can use, or just questions that you ask older adults around driving safety?

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

However, there are some forms of preventive care that require assistance from a medical professional. You can find more information about recommended vaccines on the CDC website. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit. This is a vital visit- don't miss it!

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