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Do you become frail with dementia? Understanding the Link

According to the World Health Organization, frailty is a recognized clinical state of increased vulnerability resulting from age-related decline across multiple body systems, and research shows this risk is significantly heightened in people with dementia. The link between dementia and frailty is a complex and bidirectional relationship, not merely a coincidence of aging, where physical decline can accelerate cognitive issues and vice-versa.