Frailty in the Elderly : Understanding and Managing Complexity

The progressive growth in the number of older adults worldwide has led to a modification of the current healthcare scenario and a parallel increase in the use of public resources. In this book, we propose a conceptual framework within which aging, frailty, and care are analyzed through the lens of c...

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Other Authors: Palermo, Sara (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2021
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