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Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome that embodies an elevated risk of catastrophic declines in health and function among older adults. Frailty is a condition associated with ageing, and it has been recognized for centuries.
Mar 19, 2014 · Frailty is a common and important geriatric syndrome characterized by age-associated declines in physiologic reserve and function across multiorgan systems, leading to increased vulnerability for adverse health outcomes. Two major frailty models have been described in the literature.
- Xujiao Chen, Genxiang Mao, Sean X Leng
- 10.2147/CIA.S45300
- 2014
- Clin Interv Aging. 2014; 9: 433-441.
Feb 15, 2021 · Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that affects 5% to 17% of older adults and increases their vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Learn how to recognize, assess, and manage frailty with validated tools, physical activity, and palliative care.
Frailty is theoretically defined as a clinically recognizable state of increased vulnerability resulting from aging-associated decline in reserve and function across multiple physiologic systems such that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is comprised.
- Qian Li Xue
- 10.1016/j.cger.2010.08.009
- 2011
- 2011/02
Apr 30, 2020 · In this review we give an up to date account on the identification of frailty in clinical practice and offer insights into physical activity and nutritional strategies that may be beneficial to modify or reverse the frailty syndrome.
- S. J. Woolford, O. Sohan, E. M. Dennison, C. Cooper, H. P. Patel
- 10.1007/s40520-020-01559-3
- 2020
- Aging Clin Exp Res. 2020; 32(9): 1629-1637.
Mar 19, 2014 · Frailty is a common and important geriatric syndrome characterized by age-associated declines in physiologic reserve and function across multiorgan systems, leading to increased vulnerability for adverse health outcomes. Two major frailty models have been described in the literature.
Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults, which carries an increased risk for poor health outcomes, including falls, incident disability, hospitalization, and mortality.
