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Dementia: Screening
Medical red flags
- Advanced age
- History of cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, history of smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes, atrial fibrillation)
- History of cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease
- A family history of dementia
- History of delirium or new onset depression in late life
- History of head trauma or neurological illness (Parkinson's)
Behavioural red flags
- Recent motor vehicle accident in older adult
- Difficulties in taking medication
- Missing appointments
- Repetitive calling to the office
- Family concerns about memory loss
- Deferring answers to questions to family members or caregivers
Psychiatric interviewing series
David Goldbloom and Nancy McNaughton demonstrate clinical interviewing situations.
Psychiatry in primary care toolkit
A powerful mobile app packed with features that will streamline screening and assessment in primary care.
Clinical guidelines
Caregiving strategies for older adults with delirium, dementia and depression (RNAO, 2004, 2010)
Recommendations on screening for cognitive impairment in older adults (Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health, 2015)