SLU Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA)

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Tool

The Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA) is a screening tool for primary care health providers developed by the Geriatrics Devision of Saint Louis University. The RGA includes assessment of frailty, nutrition, loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), and cognitive function. For more information on using this free tool, email aging@slu.edu.

Source: Saint Louis University GWEP, 2016.
https://www.slu.edu/medicine/internal-medicine/geriatric-medicine/aging-successfully/assessment-tools/index.php

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