Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:
- What techniques would you use to engage an older adult during your first meeting?
- What areas do you need to consider relating to the Mental Status Exam when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
- What types of questions would you want to ask during the assessment?
- What are some ways you could assess for cognitive impairment when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
- What assessment tools did you learn about that could be helpful as a part of the assessment process?
To receive full credit, you will need to fully answer the discussion questions and provide two substantial responses to your classmate’s posts. These responses should also be substantial and provide thoughtful reflection.
Initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words. APA
Reference
https://www.medicpresents.com/medical-powerpoint-presentations/differential-mental-health-assessment-in/3953.html
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/psychmed/1_2004/mental_status_exam.pdf
https://www.alz.org/professionals/health-systems-medical-professionals/cognitive-assessment
