Please Note: Below is an excerpt from an article from the Cleveland Clinic.

The word “frail” often is used to describe the appearance of an older adult. The term itself suggests vulnerability, slowness and disability. The medical definition of frailty requires that three of these characteristics be present:

• Shrinking/weight loss (10 pounds or more in one year).
• Physical exhaustion (self-reported).
• Muscle weakness (measured by weak grip strength).
• Decline in walking speed.
• Low physical activity.

Unfortunately, low physical activity is a common way of life for many Americans. “I can honestly say that physical activity and/or exercise is probably the most difficult prescription for my patients to fill,” says geriatric specialist Ronan Factora, MD. 

We asked Dr. Factora how you can avoid getting frail as you age. 

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