RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Frailty in older adults: Insights and interventions
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 1105
OP 1112
VO 72
IS 12
A1 Espinoza, Sara
A1 Walston, Jeremy D.
YR 2005
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/72/12/1105.abstract
AB 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.