Dynamics of Frailty as a Geriatric Syndrome-Juniper Publishers

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Dynamics of Frailty as a Geriatric Syndrome

Authored by Esra ATES BULUT

Frailty and sarcopenia are new geriatric syndromes which lead to poor outcomes including functional decline, falls, morbidity, hospitalization and mortality. Frailty is a distinctive health state related to the ageing process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their reservation capacity. It is a multidimensional state with interrelated factors in the physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. It is also associated with other geriatric syndromes in the mood, cognition areas and physical performance. Clinically, diagnosis is based on weight loss, slow walking speed, low muscle strength and physical activity. Due to high frequency among seniors and being a reason of poor health outcomes, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate prevention and treatment strategies should be established.

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