The PCP assessment plan tool helps identify client needs and care options for older people. However,...

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The PCP assessment plan tool helps identify client needs and care options for older people. However, others needs must also be assessed and purpose-designed tools will help. List and describe at leas six other assessment tools used to establish the needs of older people.

Anju Lata · Accepted Answer

Six Assessment tools used to establish the needs of older adults
1. Gait Imbalance/Fall: Assessment of gait involves tests of lower extremities like  Timed up and Go,  Gait speed >10 m,  Office based maneuvers and functional reach test.
2. Impairment of Hearing: Testing tools to assess hearing loss involve Audioscope, hearing handicap, whisper test, and inventory for old age NHANES battery (Rosen & Reuben, 2011).
3. Urinary Incontinence:

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