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I’m falling into disrepair.
― Anne Tyler
The Frailty Syndrome: 5 Traits
- Weight Loss > 10 lbs over a year
- Frequent Exhaustion
- Lower Levels of Activity
- Slow Gait
- Poor Grip Strength
Source: Dr Linda Fried, Johns Hopkins 2001
Fundamental Problems with Frailty
-It’s Age Related 4 out of 10 ‘Frail’ are > 85 yrs old
-Lack of a “physiological safety net” to bounce back from infections and injuries
-Medical System is not equipped well to deal with frailty; system design is Reactive (too late)
-Loved ones become Collateral damage and get pulled down with the frail elder