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Geriatrics and geriatric patient Hana Vaňková, MD Assisstant Professor, 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague Centre of Gerontology, Prague.

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1 Geriatrics and geriatric patient Hana Vaňková, MD Assisstant Professor, 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague Centre of Gerontology, Prague Centre of Expertize in Longevity and Long term care, CELLO UK

2 Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) Defines ▫ limitations ▫ risks ▫ needs ▫ Priorities of a concrete patient Complex plan, „tailored“ for a concrete patient – to support or restore independece and quality of life Bridging the "no man's land„ between health care and social care systém

3 Tools of CGA ADL, IADL – self- sufficiency, independence Get up and go test – mobility MNA - Mini Nutritional Assessment MMSE – cognition GDS - depresivity

4 Tools of CGA MMSE – cognition GDS – depresivity

5 Clock test One of screening tests of cognitive abilities The task is to draw a clock face, including the numbers and draw clock hands showing the specified time The ability to accomplish the Clock test is usually impaired in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease Always impaired in advanced dementia Usually NOT impaired in patients with depression


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