GeriGeriatrics

Edmonton Frailty Scale

Multidomain frailty assessment for pre-operative and medical patients. Score ≥8 indicates frailty requiring targeted interventions.

Falls in the last 12 months

Number of prescription medications taken regularly

Cognitive function (Clock Drawing Test result)

General health status

Functional independence — IADLs (finances, transport, housework, medications, phone, meals)

Do you feel that you lack social support when you need it?

Do you sometimes forget to take your medications or take the wrong dose?

Have you lost >5 kg of body weight unintentionally in the past 3 months?

Do you often feel sad or depressed?

Do you have a problem with bladder control / urinary leakage?

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test result (or clinical equivalent)

Reference: Rolfson DB et al. Age Ageing 2006

Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Rolfson DB et al. Age Ageing 2006.

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GeriAMTS

Rapid 10-question bedside cognitive screen. Score ≤7 suggests cognitive impairment requiring further evaluation. Takes ~2 minutes to administer.

GeriMorse Fall Scale

Identifies hospitalised patients at risk of falling. Score ≥45 indicates high risk requiring active fall prevention interventions.

GeriMNA-SF

Rapid 6-item nutritional screening for older adults. Score <12 indicates risk of malnutrition requiring full MNA and dietitian assessment.

GeriBarthel Index

Measures functional independence across 10 ADL domains. Used in rehabilitation to track recovery and guide discharge planning. Score 100 = fully independent.