Why is everyone talking about Frailty? Causes, implications, outcomes, and what can we do about it?

Episode 2 welcomes Dr. Brandon Verdoorn, MD CMD, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic as our guest speaker to talk about the importance of understanding and recognizing frailty as a geriatric syndrome.

After decades of research, Frailty is much more than what traditionally is viewed as just a physical construct. There are many implications to be aware of. In this episode, we discuss: 

- How has the understanding of frailty changed and evolved over the years? What are the negative outcomes and risks associated that many of us may not be aware of?

- Is Frailty an inevitable part of aging?

- Why is this something all providers need to be aware of? Including those in subspecialty practice? Why does an Anesthesiologist need to know about Frailty?

- Can Frailty itself be a cause of death?

- How do we recognize and screen for this? Is there a way to foresee if someone is at higher risk?

- What is the most important thing we should be doing now to prevent/delay frailty?

- Potential treatments on the horizon

- Words of wisdom and advice on helping our patients, loved ones and ourselves age forward positive despite living with frailty

PLUS- Take away points and life hacks learned from caring for the older adult population.

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