Clinics in geriatric medicine
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Clin. Geriatr. Med. · Feb 2018
ReviewFrailty Screening and Interventions: Considerations for Clinical Practice.
Frailty is recognized as a cornerstone of geriatric medicine. It increases the risk of geriatric syndromes and adverse health outcomes in older and vulnerable populations. ⋯ Despite this, interventions to improve frailty-related health outcomes developed to date include exercise, nutrition, multicomponent interventions, and individually tailored geriatric care models. Possible strategies to prevent frailty include lifestyle or behavioral interventions, proper nutrition, and increased activity levels and social engagement.