Future prospectives of frailty in rehabilitation medicine

Frailty is a condition where elderly individuals have reduced functional reserves, making them vulnerable to stressors and hindering their ability to return to a balanced state. Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in managing frailty by reducing disability and improving the quality of life for frail patients. Rehabilitation strategies in geriatric care can decrease disability, delay the progression of chronic diseases, reduce the burden on healthcare systems, and enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals experiencing frailty. Early rehabilitation interventions for prefrail individuals can prevent the aggravation of disabilities and avoid social isolation by identifying deficiencies and increasing intervention compliance.

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  Geriatric rehabilitation, including assessment and specialized units, improves functionality, prevents institutionalization, reduces mortality risk, and enhances health and quality of life.
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  The FIT program, an interdisciplinary approach, shows significant improvements in gait speed and physical activity levels among frail individuals, with initial benefits observed within three months.
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  Combining endurance and strengthening exercises, conducted three times a week for one hour over three months, is a common and effective exercise intervention against frailty.