The RGA includes assessment of frailty, nutrition, loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), and cognitive function. It is part of the HRSA-funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) to improve the ...

Yet many oncologists don't have geriatric training ... supports the notion that cancer care for older adults can be improved with geriatric assessments. A study published in the Journal of ...

A new partnership between Augustana College and UnityPoint Health PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior ...

In addition to a plan of care for the person who is dying, the family caregiver needs a plan of care based on a professional needs assessment. To feel confident, family caregivers need training ...

Volunteers completed cognitive tests, including assessments of ... "The impact of a brain training package such as this one could be extremely significant for older adults who are looking for ...

Moreover, 17% of people older than 65 years (approximately 8.2 million) experience mild cognitive impairment and are at increased risk for crashes. Accurate assessment of driving skills in these ...