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Frailty: can (and should) we measure it in younger populations?

by helenrobinson | Mar 3, 2021 | Blogs, Frailty, Healthy ageing, Life expectancy

A look at whether the concept of frailty can be used with younger populations who are vulnerable because of long-term health problems.

Measuring frailty in younger populations: a rapid review of evidence

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Frailty, Healthy ageing, Publications

Identifying how frailty is measured in younger populations, including evidence of the impact on patient outcomes and care.

Promotion of physical activity in older people using mHealth and eHealth technologies: Rapid Review of Reviews

by | Dec 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Digital, Physical activity, Publications

Assessing the evidence for mHealth or eHealth technology in the promotion of physical activity among older people aged 50 years or older.

Map the Apps: a rapid review of digital approaches to support the engagement of older adults in strength and balance exercises

by | Nov 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Digital, Falls, Physical activity, Publications

Identifying and evaluating existing apps and websites to support independent engagement in strength and balance exercises by older people.

Cost effective interventions in preventing, reversing or slowing the progression of frailty

by | Nov 1, 2020 | Economics, Frailty, Past projects, Prevention

We aimed to identify the interventions that are (cost) effective in preventing, reversing or slowing progression of frailty.

End of life care for people with frailty

by | Nov 1, 2020 | Care, End-of-life, Frailty, Past projects

This study assessed the growing literature on early intervention to support dying well, and looked to show when and how to identify frail older adults with end of life and palliative care needs, and discussed why this might or might not be advantageous.