Cognitive Impairment Brief Screening Instruments Can Detect Dementia

The 8 articles selected for this update reflect the continu-ing maturation of the geriatrics literature. An aging population so familiar to internists is presenting new clin-ical challenges, increased utilization of ever more costly therapy, and more demands about justification of services and hospitalization. This update discusses how evidence-based principles can facilitate more cost-effective geriatrics care by internists in the ambulatory and hospital environ-ments. Topics include cognitive impairment and dementia, hospital readmissions, adverse drug events, and falls