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Clinical Frailty Scale
1. Very Fit – People who are robust, active,
energetic and motivated. These people
commonly exercise regularly. They are
among the fittest for their age.
2. Well – People who have no active disease
symptoms but are less fit than Category 1.
Often, they exercise or are very active
occasionally, e.g. seasonally.
3. Managing Well – People whose medical
problems are well controlled, but are not
regularly active beyond routine walking.
4. Vulnerable – While not dependent on others
for daily help, often symptoms limit activities.
A common complaint is being "slowed up,"
and / or being tired during the day.
5. Mildly Frail – These people often have more
evident slowing, and need help in high order
IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily
Living ) (finances, transportation, heavy
housework, medications). Typically, mild
frailty progressively impairs shopping and
walking outside alone, meal preparation and
housework.
6. Moderately Frail – People need help with all
outside activities and with keeping house.
Inside, they often have problems with stairs
and need help with bathing and might need
minimal assistance (cueing, standby) with
dressing.
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