| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3323484 | Clinics in Geriatric Medicine | 2008 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Frailty is a pre-disability condition. It now can be defined clinically. The major factors leading to frailty are sarcopenia and a decline in executive function. Stressors precipitate frail individuals into a state of disability. Diabetics develop the conditions necessary for frailty earlier than other aging individuals. Appropriate treatment of diabetes mellitus and frailty precursors can result in a slowing of the aging process.
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Authors
John E. Morley,