Frailty

Question 1

1

Frailty

Answer 1

Very Fit

Actively exercise, very fit and robust

Question 2

2

Frailty

Answer 2

Well

No active disease, exercise occasionally (e.g. seasonally)

Question 3

3

Frailty

Answer 3

Managing Well

Medical problems well controlled, not active beyond routine walking

Question 4

4

Frailty

Answer 4

Vulnerable

Not dependent, but limited for activities. Often ‘slow’ and tired.

Question 5

5

Frailty

Answer 5

Mildly Frail

Slower, and assistance required for high level activities, e.g. cooking

Question 6

6

Frailty

Answer 6

Moderately Frail

Assistance with all out of house activity, and maybe grooming

Question 7

7

Frailty

Answer 7

Severely Frail

Completely dependent for personal care, not a high risk of death (6m)

Question 8

8

Frailty

Answer 8

Very Severely Frail

Completely dependent, nearing end of life. Recovery VERY unlikely

Question 9

9

Frailty

Answer 9

Terminally Ill

Approaching end of life. Death expected less than 6 months.

Question 10

Mild Dementia

Symptoms

Answer 10

Forget details of event, but do remember even occurring

Repeated questions or stories

Question 11

Moderate Dementia

Symptoms

Answer 11

Recent memory impaired
Can remember past life relatively accurately
Can do personal care without prompting

Question 12

Severe Dementia

Symptoms

Answer 12

Cannot do personal care wthout help