LLT#201 - Is FRAILTY is OUR Accountability? What IS it ? How Can We Help? In any way!👨🏽🦽
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Hi, welcome back !
Ageing is not only a biological process, it often heightens a sense of loss as especially older persons are faced more frequently with the loss of a loved one, friend, peer, colleague ; they too got older. This can bring to mind our own mortality and the sense of "running out of time".How can seniors cope with inevitable loss as they view their "generation going"?
More specifically- WHAT EXACTLY IS FRALTY? Does one size fit all ? Is it just a downward spiral to the "Inevitable?⚰️
SO what exactly is Frailty? ( a tottering older person , just getting by, waiting for a charming lad/lass to assist?
NO NO NO!!!
Let us break it down safely (and scientifically):
According to research from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3028599/
Frailty is theoretically defined as a clinically recognizable state of increased vulnerability resulting from aging-associated decline in reserve and function across multiple physiologic systems such that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is comprised.
When translated into our "Real world setting":
it essentially comes down to :
Three out of five criteria indicating compromised energetics and high risk of falls, instability and increased dependence on others:
❌low grip strength, ❌low energy,
❌slowed waking speed, ❌low physical activity, and/or
❌unintentional weight loss .
Might as well "pack it all in it all in now!? True?
RESOUNDING ::"NO"!!!!
Ageing is a process and along the way, we can and do have "helpers within out]r own system to make our days continue to be pleasant and active!
5 points on "FRAILTY FIXERS!"
1/ EXERCISE!- WALK, WEIGHTS (or other strength training)
2/ HYDRATION - check with your doctor to be clear on how much fluid intake is good for you
3/DIET- especially protein and low salt
4/ Vitamin supplements- Vitamin D3 (there are others ), sure, but this covers so much -bones, brain, sleep, muscles, kidneys...
5/ MENTAL HEALTH- it is VITAL to have a supportive group not just at home , but with your peers- talk, walk, laugh, Face-Time-get inspired and motivated!!!
It's a process!!!!(and only a process)
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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