Aging is associated with increased risk factors for a number of diseases including dementia. Screening for clinical competency is important for safety as well as disease management. This presentation will explore the clinical evaluation of dementia, common cognitive assessment tools and common dementia profiles. Driving and medication administration considerations will also be discussed.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least two essential elements in the clinical evaluation of Dementia
2. Recall at least two cognitive assessment tools 3. Identify at least one action item when driving safety is of concern in an older adult