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Frailty.

John E Morley1, Matthew T Haren, Yves Rolland

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, M238, MO 63104, USA. morley@slu.edu

The Medical Clinics of North America
|September 12, 2006
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Frailty in older adults can be objectively defined and managed. Early interventions including exercise, hormone therapy, and treating deficiencies can prevent disability.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Frailty is a prevalent condition affecting older populations.
  • The Fried criteria provide an objective definition for frailty.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing frailty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline management principles for frailty in older adults.
  • To emphasize the role of exercise and nutritional interventions.
  • To highlight the importance of treating underlying medical conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Fried criteria for frailty assessment.
  • Implementing a multi-faceted intervention approach.
  • Focusing on exercise (endurance, resistance, balance), hormone replacement (testosterone), and vitamin D supplementation.

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  • Managing comorbid conditions like anemia, diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure.

    • Main Results:

    • Objective definition of frailty is established.
    • Early interventions can mitigate the progression of frailty.
    • Comprehensive management strategies are effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Frailty management requires a proactive and individualized approach.
    • Exercise, nutritional support, and treatment of underlying diseases are key.
    • Aggressive health promotion can inhibit the decline to disability in frail individuals.