Frailty

Question 1

Define frailty.

Answer 1

A state of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event as a consequence of age-related decreased physiological reserves

Question 2

List 3 models of frailty.

Answer 2

Phenotypical model

Cumulative deficit model

Clinical frailty scale

Question 3

List the 5 elements of the phenotypical model of frailty.

Answer 3

Unintended weight loss

Self-reported exhaustion

Weakness (grip strength)

Slow walking speed

Low physical activity