A Resource for Patients and Families – Developed by Older Adults and Care Partners.
This resource document, prepared by the Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario (PGLO) Older Adult and Care Partner Advisory Council and adapted by the Geriatric Psychiatric Community Services of Ottawa for mental health clients, helps to explain what a comprehensive geriatric mental health assessment is and how you might best prepare for this special type of clinical appointment.
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More information about the Comprehensive Geriatric Mental Health Assessment:
A CGMHA is a detailed review of an older adult’s mental, emotional, cognitive, functional, and physical health. The goal is to understand your unique strengths, concerns, and needs to develop a personalized care plan that optimizes mental health, enhances quality of life, and supports well-being. The CGMHA may be carried out in different health care settings including acute care, primary care and community-based care.