01Self-assessment tool
Frailty Index for Elders
Screen for frailty-related decline in daily functioning, fatigue, appetite, and recent health events.
- Time
- 5-7 minutes
- Format
- 10 questions
- Focus
- Frailty risk
Screening and self-review
Self-Assessment Tools
These guided screening tools are designed to help older adults, families, and care teams reflect on frailty, mood, and nutritional wellbeing. Each tool provides an immediate interpretation, downloadable PDF summary, and a prompt for follow-up with a qualified clinician where needed.
3 tools availableDownloadable PDF resultsBuilt for older adults and caregivers
Available tools
Start with the tool that fits your current question. More self-assessment tools can be added to this section over time without changing the overall structure.
02Screening tool
Geriatric Depression Scale
A quick mood screening tool to help older adults and caregivers identify possible depressive symptoms.
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Format
- 15 questions
- Focus
- Mood screening
03Nutrition screening tool
Mini Nutritional Assessment
A short nutrition screening focused on appetite, weight change, mobility, and nutritional risk in older adults.
- Time
- 5-7 minutes
- Format
- 6 questions
- Focus
- Nutritional status
Important note on results
These screenings are designed to support reflection and earlier help-seeking. They are not a substitute for diagnosis, emergency response, or individualized medical advice. If symptoms are worsening, speak with a qualified clinician promptly.
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