Geriatric Assessment Tools are a standardized means of obtaining information from geriatric patients as part of a comprehensive assessment visit. Assessment tools enable the practitioner to efficiently evaluate a patient's current level of function, cognition, and safety. The practitioner can then use the information from the assessment to help optimize the patient's current situation. The available tools are organized into the following categories. Click on the appropriate category for a menu of tools.

The assessment tools can be viewed and printed. Viewing and printing require Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe Systems. Click on the logo if you do not already have Acrobat Reader.

	Assessment Tool Categories
	Caregivers Dementia and Delirium Depression Functional Assessment / ADLs Gait and Immobility / Fall Risk Nutrition / Weight Loss Oral Health Pain Pressure Ulcers Sensory Perception Urinary Incontinence

Our intent is to provide education about clinical assessment tools that our colleagues in geriatrics have developed. Comments and feedback may be directed to geriatric-education@uiowa.edu.