Geriatric Fast Casts

Nonpharmacological Intervention for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia, Geriatric Fast Fact #123

Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, sleep disturbance, and aggression are common in dementia and are often a form of communication about an unmet need. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses common triggers for these symptoms of dementia and reviews the DICE approach (Describe, Investigate, Create, Evaluate) to help caregivers and healthcare teams respond in a structured, individualized way. GFF #123 [https://geriatricfastfacts.com/fast-fact/6084-2/]

Assessment of an Older Patient in the Emergency Department, Geriatric Fast Fact #58

Older adults in the emergency department often present with non-specific symptoms and atypical findings, making assessment more challenging. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews key strategies including obtaining baseline cognition and function, reviewing medications, broadening the differential, assessing social support, and considering goals of care. GFF #58 [https://geriatricfastfacts.com/fast-fact/assessment-of-an-older-emergency-department-patient-10-key-points/]

Hospice Basics, Geriatric Fast Fact #113

Hospice is a philosophy of care and a defined insurance benefit for patients at the end of life. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews hospice elligibility, how hospice differs from palliative care, outlines the four levels of hospice care, explains what hospice does and does not cover, and addresses common misconceptions. GFF #113. [https://geriatricfastfacts.com/fast-fact/hospice-basics-2/]

Telemedicine and Geriatric Care, Geriatric Fast Fact #99

Telemedicine has become a lasting part of healthcare for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the benefits of telemedicine, common challenges, practical approaches to virtual visits, and how to choose the right visit for the right patient. GFF #99 [https://geriatricfastfacts.com/fast-fact/telemedicine-and-geriatric-care/]

Healthcare Access for Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Fact #114

Older adults may face barriers to accessing healthcare. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores what healthcare access really means, why it impacts outcomes, specific considerations for older adults, and practical ways clinicians can identify and reduce access barriers through team-based care. GFF #114 [https://geriatricfastfacts.com/fast-fact/health-care-access-for-older-adults-114/]