The association between frailty and dementia-free and physical disability-free survival in community-dwelling older adults

Conclusion: Our study showed that pre-frailty is common in community-dwelling older adults initially free of cardiovascular disease, dementia or independence-limiting physical disability. Pre-frailty and f railty significantly reduced disability-free survival. Addressing modifiable correlates, like depression and polypharmacy, might reduce the adverse impact of frailty on dementia-free and physical disability-free survival.
Source: Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research