Activity NCM 114 RLE

Critical Thinking Case Study:

Mr. Baxter is an 86-year-old man who presents to a comprehensive geriatric assessment center
with early signs of dementia. He lives alone, takes five daily medications, and until recently has
been able to independently complete his ADLs. However, last winter his furnace broke and his
home radiator was frozen for 5 days. His daughter came to visit and found him living in the cold.

1. What challenges do you anticipate in assessing Mr. Baxter?

2. What normal changes of aging may further complicate your assessment of Mr. Baxter?
3. What are the most important components of assessment for Mr. Baxter?

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