[Problems identified by geriatric evaluation at a nursing home]. / Problemas identificados mediante la evaluación geriátrica en un asilo.

A geriatric evaluation was carried out in a group of 37 elderly nursing home residents. A complete history and physical examination was performed in all the patients. We identified 185 new medical problems in the patients, 40.7 per cent of whom were rehabilitation candidates. A functional status evaluation on daily activities showed dependency in 56.8 per cent of the patients while in daily instrumental activities 51.3 to 81 per cent of the patients required assistance. A mental status evaluation showed abnormalities in 46.8 per cent of the patients. This analysis shows the need of implementing this particular form of evaluation of elderly patient in our community and nursing homes.

[Nursing homes for the elderly in the state of Nuevo León]. / Asilos de ancianos en el estado de Nuevo León.

A service survey was conducted in nine nursing homes in the state of Nuevo León, using an instrument designed to qualify the following areas: medical service, nursing, nutrition, psychological service, activities, chart review, internal regulations and premises. The findings are presented in detail and discussed. The creation of teaching nursing homes is recommended.