Медицинские науки
FRAILTY AS THE CONCEPT OF MODERN GERONTOLOGY
Ilnitski A.N. 2, Prashchayeu K. I. 1
1. Research Medical Center "Gerontology", Moscow, Russia 2. Research Medical Center "Gerontology"
Abstract:
Frailty is the characteristic of the patient´s health status of elderly and senile age, which reflects the need for care. This clinical situation includes a combination of five positions: weight loss, sarcopoenia, the dinamometric decrease in power of the brush, expressed weakness and fatigue, decrease of speed of movement, a significant reduction in physical activity. The article presents modern views on this phenomenon, shows data of epidemiology, approaches to diagnosis and using in gerontological and geriatric practice.
Keywords: geriatrics, gerontology, elderly age, frailty
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