Levels of frailty and disability in elderly patients and related description
| Frailty grade . | Description . |
|---|---|
| Very fit | Active, energetic patients, who exercise regularly or occasionally |
| Moderately fit | Patients not regularly active beyond routinely walking |
| Vulnerable | Patients who can perform limited activities but yet do not need help from other people |
| Mildly frail | Patients who need help for household tasks (shopping, walking several blocks, managing their finances, and medications) |
| Moderately frail | Patients who need partial help for their personal care (dressing, bathing, toileting, eating) |
| Severely frail | Patients completely dependent on other people for their personal care |
| Frailty grade . | Description . |
|---|---|
| Very fit | Active, energetic patients, who exercise regularly or occasionally |
| Moderately fit | Patients not regularly active beyond routinely walking |
| Vulnerable | Patients who can perform limited activities but yet do not need help from other people |
| Mildly frail | Patients who need help for household tasks (shopping, walking several blocks, managing their finances, and medications) |
| Moderately frail | Patients who need partial help for their personal care (dressing, bathing, toileting, eating) |
| Severely frail | Patients completely dependent on other people for their personal care |