Frailty ◉ <Working>

As global populations age, frailty presents one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. By shifting the focus from simply treating diseases to managing a person's overall vulnerability, the medical community can better support the "aging well" process. Timely screening and lifestyle modifications offer the hope that frailty does not have to be a permanent state, but rather a manageable phase of life that can be mitigated through proactive, holistic care.

At its core, frailty is a cumulative decline in homeostasis. While it is closely associated with aging, it is important to note that many older adults remain "robust" well into their late 80s. Biologically, frailty often stems from chronic inflammation and musculoskeletal degeneration, particularly (the loss of muscle mass and strength). Frailty

: This model focuses on physical signs, defining frailty through five specific criteria: unintentional weight loss, self-reported exhaustion, low physical activity, slow walking speed, and weak grip strength. As global populations age, frailty presents one of