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Steven Larigakis, MD

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A senior couple is walking on a trail
COHP / March 2019

Can frailty be prevented? Or is it the inevitable decline in function that accompanies aging?

What is frailty? Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability and decreased physiologic reserve that impedes the body’s ability to withstand and recover from minor challenges.[1] Frailty is multidimensional and... Read More

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