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    What is a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)?

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  • Dr Edward Adi Pranoto

    Geriatrician (Aged Care Specialist)

    Ageing well is about more than treating illness — it’s about maintaining your independence, enjoying the best possible quality of life, and finding the right … View Profile

    A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, commonly called a CGA, is a detailed assessment of an older person's overall health, function and wellbeing. Unlike a standard medical appointment, which may focus on one particular symptom or illness, a CGA looks at the bigger picture.

    It's purpose is to find problems that may be treatable, understand how they affect daily life, and create a coordinated plan focused on what matters to you. It is the core tool of geriatric medicine and is supported by good evidence for helping older people stay independent and avoid hospital admissions.

    A CGA is not simply a memory test or a general check-up. It is an opportunity to understand the individual and their priorities.

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