Across
- 3. The scan used to assess bone mineral density.
- 5. A state of vulnerability and an indication for performing a CGA.
- 7. Screening Tool to Alert health care providers to Right (appropriate) Treatments
- 8. The criteria used by clinicians to review potentially inappropriate medications.
- 9. Basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- 11. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, which covers 7 domains of cognitive function.
- 12. A urinary condition affecting 70% of long-term nursing home residents.
- 15. A common type of hypotension in older adults defined by blood pressure changes.
- 18. The scale used to measure 8 items of instrumental activities of daily living.
- 19. This index is a 6-item screening tool for independence in ADLs.
- 20. A progressive clinical syndrome characterized by widespread impairment of mental function.
Down
- 1. A tool used to calculate the 10-year probability of a major osteoporosis-related fracture.
- 2. The use of multiple medications, which is an indication to perform a CGA.
- 3. An acute confused state with a fluctuating course and disturbed consciousness.
- 4. A clinically silent bone health condition that increases with age.
- 6. The "G" in CGA, a comprehensive assessment evaluating 8 domains of well-being.
- 10. The Patient Health Questionnaire used to screen for depression.
- 11. A screening tool involving a 3-item recall and a clock drawing.
- 13. Complex skills like shopping, managing money, and taking medications.
- 14. The Mini Nutritional Assessment, a validated tool for patients 65 and older.
- 16. Ear wax that should be checked if a hearing problem is noted during a visit.
- 17. Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Prescription used for medication reviews.
