Discussion Question – Geriatrics Discussion Prompt A 72 year-old female patient

Discussion Question – Geriatrics
Discussion Prompt
A 72 year-old female patient is brought in to the clinic by her daughter for her annual wellness exam. Her daughter reports that over the past year it seems that the patient’s memory and physical mobility have declined. The daughter requests that you test her mother for Alzheimer’s. Explain how you would assess this patient, state your top 3 differential diagnoses, and describe what your initial treatment plan would be.
Expectations
Initial Post:
Length: A minimum of 275 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years