Crossing age boundaries; Falls clinic serves as frailty clinic beyond age category

Abstract

As a person ages, they are subject to an increased risk of longterm medical conditions, falls, frailty, dementia, dependence and comorbidities [1]. Frailty itself is regarded as a chronic medical condition with potential progression [2]. Older adults with frailty conditions are more likely to be admitted to the Emergency Department [3,4]. One of the most common admission causes, especially in secondary care, is falls [5,6]. Falls are regarded as one of the earliest signs of frailty [7] and are one of the highest complications resulting in hospital admission [5,8].