Frailty in older adults: Insights and interventions

Sara Espinoza; Jeremy D. Walston

doi:10.3949/ccjm.72.12.1105

Frailty in older adults: Insights and interventions

Sara Espinoza
, Jeremy D. Walston

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Abstract

Frailty is a state of vulnerability that carries an increased risk of poor outcomes in older adults. Common signs and symptoms are fatigue, weight loss, muscle weakness, and progressive decline in function. Frail older adults are among the most challenging for medical management. However, awareness of this syndrome and its risks can help us care for these patients more confidently and decrease their risk for adverse outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1105-1112
Number of pages	8
Journal	Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
Volume	72
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.72.12.1105
State	Published - Dec 2005
Externally published	Yes

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