Frailty in older people
Living with frailty means it can be much more difficult to bounce back when something affects your health and wellbeing. Here’s what you need to know if you’re working with older people living with frailty.
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Living with frailty means it can be much more difficult to bounce back when something affects your health and wellbeing. Here’s what you need to know if you’re working with older people living with frailty.
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These pages are written specifically for professionals working with older people. If you’re worried about someone close to you becoming frail, we’ve written a guide with the NHS that tells people the steps they can take to improve their health and reduce their risk of frailty. We’ve also got helpful information on how to prevent falls and help people stay steady.
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