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The 9 Ds of Weight loss in the Elderly
 - Dementia
 - Depression
 - Disease (acute
the Elderly - Dementia ... disability) #WeightLoss
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
tool to detect dementia ... Mental Status (SLUMS ... Diagnosis #Geriatrics #Dementia ... #SLUMS #SLU #MentalStatus
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
• Abuse • Dementia ... #Weight #Loss #WeightLoss
Unintentional Weight Loss - History and Workup

Complete Physical Exam - Often overlooked components: Lymph nodes, Mental
Mental status / dementia ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #WeightLoss
Cholinesterase Inhibitor (ChEl) and Memantine Deprescribing Algorithm 

To support health care professionals in employing the recommendations
#Management #Geriatrics ... #Dementia #Memantine
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
Diagnosis #Geriatrics #Dementia ... #SLUMS #MSE #MentalStatus
Top Tips to help you use the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)

1. It's all about the baseline
2.
Dementia doesn't ... Geriatrics #Diagnosis #Management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... elderly ± with dementia ... Screening #Targets #Management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Other - ALS, Dementia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
• Abuse • Dementia ... Mellitus • HIV #WeightLoss