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What is the Vulnerable Elderly Scale (VES-13)?

According to a 2007 study on geriatric assessment, older adults identified as vulnerable by the **Vulnerable Elderly Scale** (VES-13) had more than four times the risk of death or functional decline over a two-year period compared to those with low scores. The VES-13 is a quick, self-administered survey used to identify community-dwelling older persons at risk for health deterioration.