Topic

General Web Resource

Geriatric Assessment

Senior Information and Assistance resource through Senior Services

Dementia

Initial Eval of Patient with Suspected Dementia (American Family Physician)

Treatment of behavioral symptoms related to dementia (Up To Date)*

MoCA cognitive assessment tool

Western WA Alzheimer’s Association website

Depression

Depression in Later Life (AFP)

Geriatric Depression Scale online tool

Late-life depression (NEJM)*

Kegel patient handout

NICE guideline on urinary incontinence

Sensori-neuronal Loss

Common Causes of Vision Loss in Elderly Patients (AFP)

Screening and Management of Adult Hearing Loss in Primary Care (JAMA)

Osteoporosis

FRAX risk assessment tool

Falls and Abnormal Gait

Prevention of Falls in Older Patients (AFP)

Evaluation of the Elderly patient with an Abnormal Gait (*Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)

Dizziness

Initial Evaluation of Vertigo (AFP)

BPPV and video of Dix Hallpike manuever

Pressure Ulcers

Quick Assessment of Leg Ulcers

Sleep Problems

Polypharmacy

Minimizing Adverse Drug Events in Older Patients (AFP)

Elder Abuse

National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse

Reporting Abuse as a Mandatory Reporter in Washington State

Risk Factors for Elder Abuse

Transitions

Older Adult Driver with Cognitive Impairment (AFP)

WA Dept of Licensing Recommendation for driver re-examination form

POLST Paradigm National Task Force

WA state living will registry

Discussing End-of-Life Care with Your Patients (Family Practice Management)

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care educational resources