The Geriatric Consultation Clinic is staffed by case managers from the Department of Geriatric Medicine, geriatric nurse specialists from the Nursing Department, and clinical pharmacists. Below is an overview of the clinic’s target patients, purpose, services, and service hours.

1.Target Patients

Older adults with:

• Multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity)

• Recent functional decline

• Caregiving difficulties

• Signs of geriatric syndromes (e.g., frailty, falls, incontinence, cognitive impairment)

2.Purpose of the Clinic

To identify potential geriatric syndromes such as:

• Falls

• Incontinence

• Functional decline

• Cognitive impairment

• Depression

• Frailty

• Malnutrition

• Pain

• Caregiving challenges and provide appropriate education, intervention, and care planning.

3.Services Provided

(1)Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, including:

→ Identification of geriatric syndromes

→ Patient education, clinical interventions, and resource linkage

(2)Assessment items include:

• （ADL/IADL） Functional status

• Frailty level

• Fall risk

• Vision and hearing

• Urinary incontinence

• Sleep issues

• Pain and pressure injuries

• Vaccination status

• Polypharmacy

• Medical tubing

• Nutritional status

• Cognitive function

• Depression screening

• Gait and mobility

• Care and caregiver-related issues

4.Service Hours & Location

：Monday to Friday  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

：Geriatric Care Center, 3rd Floor, Outpatient Building, NCKU Hospital