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Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Why have I been given a frailty score?

Frailty, a state of increased vulnerability to stressors, affects a significant portion of older adults, with prevalence estimates varying across community and clinical settings. A frailty score is not a judgment on your character or worth, but rather a clinical tool used by healthcare providers to assess your overall health and resilience. Its purpose is to help personalize and optimize your medical care.

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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

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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