The Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA) is a screening tool developed by the Geriatrics Division of Saint Louis University. The RGA includes assessment of frailty, nutrition, loss of muscle mass ...

As the geriatric population is quite heterogeneous ... is to give the healthcare provider practical screening and assessment tools to evaluate function and conditions that impact function in ...

One of the major components of the grant is the Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA). Primary care providers can use this screening tool to assess frailty, nutrition, loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and ...

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is used in geriatric medicine to capture relevant information about the health status and function of an older person. It facilitates accurate diagnosis, ...

Getting a geriatric mental health assessment can ... own assessment about the need for home care services. A useful assessment tool can be found in the Caregiver's Handbook: A Guide to Caring ...

Oncologists should gain an understanding of the utility and necessity of appropriate geriatric assessment tools to assist in decision-making regarding chemotherapy. For this, a standardized ...

There are versions of the PFFS which allow for assessment of a person ... are not directly affiliated with Geriatric Medicine Research. We have not independently translated, certified translation nor ...

Providing support to providers who care for older adults by creating a network of colleagues in the Rocky Mountain region with ease of access to a geriatric specialist care team. Through the UW ECHO ...

Becker's has compiled a list of the top geriatric hospitals in every state based on U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings. U.S. News & World Report evaluated 1,489 hospitals for the treatment ...

The incidence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis increases with age.1 Despite this trend, ...

National and international experts in geriatric care will participate in workshops, discussions and presentations on topics ...

Commercial dose non-sterile liquid and semi-solid products, such as ointments, gels, and topical creams, offer a number of advantages to users, such as individual dosing, ease of use and suitability ...