STRATEGIES TO PREVENT FRAILTY: THE POWER OF EARLY DETECTION AND TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS

Aging in place is an important goal for both older adults as well as many health policies worldwide, as it is in the Netherlands. Within an aging society, the number of frail older people with complex care needs living at home is increasing. Despite the various definitions of frailty, it is important to early identify who is at risk in clinical practice in order to prevent functional decline, enhance quality of life, and reduce health care...