# Assessment of an Older Patient in the Emergency Department, Geriatric Fast Fact #58

An episode of [Geriatric Fast Casts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1817656036), 1 Apr 2026, 8:13.

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Older adults in the emergency department often present with non-specific symptoms and atypical findings, making assessment more challenging. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews key strategies including obtaining baseline cognition and function, reviewing medications, broadening the differential, assessing social support, and considering goals of care. GFF #58

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