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Frailty Assessment in an Aging Mouse Model
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[Young frail elderly: assessed using the Tilburg Frailty Indicator]
R J J Gobbens1, M A L M van Assen, K G Luijkx
1Instituut voor Gezondheidszorg, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. gobrj@hr.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|February 2, 2013
Summary
A significant portion of young elderly individuals experience frailty, with factors like low income and unhealthy lifestyles contributing. Addressing frailty requires a comprehensive view of older adults' well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Frailty poses significant risks for older adults, including hospitalization and mortality.
- The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) is a validated tool for assessing frailty in older populations.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of frailty in independently living young elderly individuals (58-64 years).
- To identify predictors of frailty within this demographic group.
Summary:
- 18.4% of young elderly participants were identified as frail.
- Low income, unhealthy lifestyle, multimorbidity, life events, and environmental dissatisfaction predicted frailty.
- Different determinants influenced physical, psychological, and social frailty domains.
Impact:
- Highlights the substantial prevalence of frailty in younger elderly populations.
- Emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to understanding and addressing frailty in older adults.
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