Research Agenda for Frailty in Older Adults: Toward a Better Understanding of Physiology and Etiology: Summary from the American Geriatrics Society/National Institute on Aging Research Conference on Frailty in Older Adults

Walston, Jeremy; C. Hadley, Evan; Ferrucci, Luigi; M. Guralnik, Jack; B. Newman, Anne; A. Studenski, Stephanie; B. Ershler, William; Harris, Tamara; P. Fried, Linda

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2006.00745.x

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Research Agenda for Frailty in Older Adults: Toward a Better Understanding of Physiology and Etiology: Summary from the American Geriatrics Society/National Institute on Aging Research Conference on Frailty in Older Adults

Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • May 4, 2006

Authors:

Jeremy Walston

Evan C. Hadley

Luigi Ferrucci

Abstract

Evolving definitions of frailty, and improved understanding of molecular and physiological declines in multiple systems that may increase vulnerability in frail, older adults has encouraged investigators from many disciplines to contribute to this emerging field of research. This article reports on ...

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Geriatrics

Gerontology

Medicine

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