Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

I think this a very good assessment of Dad’s current state of health and I find both the short-term and long-term recommendations right-on and practical.

Daughter & long-term care administrator

We often hear family members say, “I don’t even know where to begin,” when they are confronted with elder care issues. Our comprehensive geriatric assessment looks at a wide range of issues.

A Geriatric Assessment Includes:

• Self-care abilities
• General health status
• Medication management or drug interaction issues
• Nutritional status
• Fall risk assessment
• Driving problems/concerns
• Cognitive function assessment
• Social circumstances
• Household safety
• Financial resources
• End-of-life planning (Advance Directives, Power of Attorney, etc.)

We interview the client and their primary caregivers. If necessary, we talk with health professionals involved in care. Based on our findings, we develop a prioritized plan of action, and provide resources to address the concerns we identify.

Family members often use this comprehensive assessment as a starting point to reach a common understanding of their loved one’s plight and to build a consensus on how to best move forward.

Call us. We will help get you get started.