‘Frailty’ is a term that’s used a lot but is often misunderstood. When used properly, it refers to a person’s mental and physical resilience, or their ability to bounce back and recover from events like illness and injury.
To find out more about frailty use this link: What is frailty? | Age UK
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- Eating, drinking and ageing: Eating, drinking and ageing well - BDA
- Dementia United: Guides, strategies, and research to help manage dementia. For informal carers, NHS workers and people living with dementia themselves. Guidance for managing dementia | GMHSC Dementia United
This is a comprehensive in-depth resource on frailty in older people. It is aimed at health and social care professionals who provide care and services for older people living with frailty. This eLearning course is funded by NHS England and is free until the end of June 2026.