Week 9 - Frailty Flashcards
1
Q
What is frailty? (2)
A
- Compromised ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors related to declines in physiological reserve
- Physical and mental decline
2
Q
What is frailty linked to? (3)
A
- acute illness
- falls
- hospitalization
3
Q
What are signs of frailty? (5)
A
- feels slowed down
- thin or losing weight
- feels tired all day
- their ability to manage IADLs declined
- their ability to manage ADLs declined
4
Q
Someone who has frailty are at greater risk for what? (3)
A
- becoming injured
- disabled
- hospitalized
5
Q
Someone who is frail experiences ___ physical mobility and ____ perceived autonomy.
A
-reduced
- reduced
also frail = more vulnerable to stress
6
Q
True or false: Some older adults experiencing frailty also experience gratitude and acceptance.
A
true
7
Q
What are the cues that someone is frail? (4)
A
- sarcopenia
- reduced ability to manage ADLs and IADLs
- malnutrition
- Low levels of physical activity
8
Q
What are 2 interventions for frailty?
A
- address co-morbidities
- Health promotion
9
Q
How can frailty be prevented? (5)
A
- resistance training can improve walking speed
- Improve balance and strength
- Improved diet
- Early detection of chronic disease
- Proper management of medications
