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Thomas A Bayer1, Ryan Van Patten2, Dylan Hershkowitz3
1Long-term Services and Supports Center of Innovation, Providence VA Medical Center, 353-373 Niagara St., Providence, RI 02907, USA; Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 593 Eddy St., POB 438, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
Abstract:
Aging increases susceptibility to medical and psychiatric comorbidity via interrelated biological, psychological, and social mechanisms. Mental status changes or other psychiatric symptoms occurring in older adults with medical disorders most often result from delirium, depression, or the onset of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Clinicians can use evidence-based tools to evaluate such symptoms including the 4A's Test for delirium, the Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam, and the Geriatric Depression Scale. Innovative models such as collaborative care can improve the outcome of care of older adults with medical disorders requiring treatment for depression or ADRD..
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