Rockwood Frailty Index

The Rockwood Frailty Index is a tool used by healthcare providers to assess an older person's overall health and resilience. It considers a wide range of factors, such as illnesses, physical abilities, and mental status, to determine how vulnerable someone is to health problems or decline. A higher score indicates more health deficits and greater frailty, meaning the person may be more at risk for adverse outcomes like falls or hospitalizations. This helps in planning appropriate care and interventions to support healthy aging and prevent serious issues.