The past 50 years have seen a growing ageing population with an increasing prevalence of
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); now, nearly half of all individuals with diabetes mellitus are …

There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

Older adults are a highly heterogeneous group with variable health and functional life
courses. Frailty has received increasing scientific attention as a potential explanation of the …

Abstract Objective To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …

Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by a reduced physiologic reserve, increased
vulnerability to stressors and an increased risk of adverse outcomes. People with atrial …

The WHO World report on ageing and health is not for the book shelf it is a living breathing
testament to all older people who have fought for their voice to be heard at all levels of …

The number of scientific publications on frailty has been increasing exponentially during the
past 15 years (Fig. 1). Studies on the topic are not limited to the geriatric and gerontology …

Frailty is a well-established risk factor for adverse health outcomes. However, comparatively
little is known about the dynamic nature of frailty and the extent to which it can improve. The …

Introduction Skeletal muscle power has been demonstrated to be a stronger predictor of
functional limitations than any other physical capability. However, no validated alternatives …

Objective To systematically review longitudinal studies on the association between oral
health and frailty indicated by any validated scale or index. Background Frailty and poor oral …