Geriatrics

Question 1

Geriatric syndromes - 5 Is ++

Answer 1

Incontinence
Immobility
Instability
Intellectual decline ( dementia + delirium)
Iatrogenesis

Functional decline
Chronic wounds

Question 2

ADLs: definition + personal ADLs

Answer 2

pADLs = a person’s daily self-care activities

“DEATH”

Dressing/bathing
Eating
Ambulating (walking/transfering)
Toiling
Hygiene & grooming (eg: teeth, hair)

Question 3

iADLs = instrumental ADLs

Answer 3

IADLS = enable person to live independently in the community

pADLS + “SHAFT”

Shopping (groceries, clothing)
Housekeeping (cleaning)
Accounting/banking (money Mx)
Food prep/medications
Transport/telephone (communications + socialisation)