Frailty, a consequence of the interaction of the aging process and certain chronic diseases,
compromises functional outcomes in the elderly and substantially increases their risk for …

“Frailty” is a term used to refer to a state characterized by enhanced vulnerability to, and
impaired recovery from, stressors compared with a nonfrail state, which is increasingly …

Objective: To summarize the best available evidence regarding the effectiveness of
interventions for preventing frailty progression in older adults. Introduction: Frailty is an age …

Abstract Objective To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …

Over the past 100 years, advances in medicine and public health have led to a nearly 2-fold
increase in average lifespan. 1 Approximately 8.5% of the global population is 65 years or …

Background Falls and fall‐related injuries are common, particularly in those aged over 65,
with around one‐third of older people living in the community falling at least once a year …

Background frailty impacts older adults' ability to recover from an acute illness, injuries and
other stresses. Currently, a systematic synthesis of available interventions to prevent or …

Frailty is a common negative consequence of ageing. Sarcopenia, the syndrome of loss of
muscle mass, quality and strength, is more common in older adults and has been …

Background It is important to establish whether frailty among older individuals is reversible
with nutritional, physical, or cognitive interventions, singly or in combination. We compared …

Background: Frailty and sarcopenia are common age-related conditions associated with
adverse outcomes. Physical activity has been identified as a potential preventive strategy for …