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What is the most common nutritional screening tool for geriatric patients?

With approximately one in five older adults facing the risk of malnutrition, effective and reliable screening is paramount to their health. But **what is the most common nutritional screening tool for geriatric patients?** Answering this question helps professionals and caregivers ensure timely intervention.

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What is the 10 Minute Geriatric Assessment? A Guide to Rapid Senior Screening

According to research published in *The Journals of Gerontology*, a 10-minute targeted geriatric assessment can predict disability and hospitalization in older outpatients. The question of "What is the 10 minute geriatric assessment?" refers to a streamlined, multi-domain screening tool designed for rapid use in busy clinical settings to identify common health issues and frailty in older adults.

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What is the Vulnerable Elderly Scale (VES-13)?

According to a 2007 study on geriatric assessment, older adults identified as vulnerable by the **Vulnerable Elderly Scale** (VES-13) had more than four times the risk of death or functional decline over a two-year period compared to those with low scores. The VES-13 is a quick, self-administered survey used to identify community-dwelling older persons at risk for health deterioration.

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