| Assessment of cognitive status |
| Assessment of functional status |
| Staging of dementia |
| Laboratory testing for other causes of mental status change |
| Medication review for those that may worsen mental status |
| Stroke prophylaxis for vascular or mixed dementia |
| Screening for depression |
| Screening for behavioral symptoms of dementia |
| Discussion of behavioral interventions for dementia-related problems |
| Discussion of pharmacological treatments for dementia |
| Discussion of risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medications |
Caregiver counseling regarding:
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| Assessment of driving |
Discussion of advance care planning, including
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