Most people have an intuitive understanding of the descriptive term ‘frail’. In the last few
There are a few ways of
It is most helpful to think of it as a dynamic continuum with a range of contributing factors. The possibility exists for intervention (medically, functionally, socially) at any point on this continuum to reverse or slow progression and to assist a person’s independence.
Issues of acute deterioration, diagnosing delirium and
Next time you see a patient you think is becoming frail, check any contributing factors and then address ways of re-balancing their situation toward robustness. Ask how they rate their health. Do they need a condition treated, a medication stopped, psychological help, advocacy for extra social care, appliances or respite for a
A very useful UK document from the British Geriatrics Society,
A short Australian summary - Frailty Syndrome
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