1. What are examples of chronic geriatric syndromes and why are they important for providers to recognize? How do they affect acute disease processes?: Answer -Urinary incontinence, fragile skin, confusion, problems with eating or feeding,falls, and sleep disorders -Early identification is important to prevent decline 2. What is the goal for functional assessment and management across set-tings?: Answer Goal is the same across all settings 3. What factors are functional status dependent on?: Answer motivation, vision andhearing, degree of assistance required, cognition 4. Which factors affectfunctionalstatus?: Answer Fluid affectsfunctionalstatus, notstatic which is affected by socialsupport,safety and environmental;issues, physiologicaland psychological status, interaction of these components provides a snapshot of an aging adult's functional status at a given point in time 5. Why is functional assessment important?: Answer Basis for care planning, goal set-ting, and discharge planning -Baseline for continual comparison -Helps predict patient prognosis -Objective measure to evaluate efficacy of treatments -Needed for eligibility of services -Durable medical equipment -Home medications -Inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation For the older adult and family: Can identify areas for planning