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What is a Frailty Score of 3? Understanding the 'Managing Well' Stage

According to the widely used Clinical Frailty Scale, a frailty score of 3 designates a person as 'managing well'. This assessment tool is crucial for senior care and applies to individuals with stable, well-controlled medical issues who remain less active than their peers.

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What Does a Frailty Score of 3 Mean?

The concept of frailty has multiple definitions, but a common thread is the increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes in older adults. The specific meaning of **what does a frailty score of 3 mean** depends on the particular frailty assessment tool used, with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) describing a person who is 'managing well' and the FRAIL Scale classifying this as 'frail'. This highlights the critical importance of understanding which scale is being applied when interpreting the results.

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