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What Is Frailty?

Frailty is defined by the World Health Organisation as “a progressive age-related decline in physiological systems that results in decreased reserves of intrinsic capacity which confers extreme vulnerability to stressors and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes”.

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Education Modules

To help increase awareness and improve understanding of Frailty, Health Education England have developed an e-learning programme which aims to standardise training and knowledge of frailty as a complex multi-system, long-term condition.

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NI Frailty Network Newsletters

Check out our monthly NI Frailty Network Newsletters for information on:

  • All things Frailty
  • Upcoming events
  • Recent publications in the field of Ageing and Frailty

 

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Move with Mary

Move with Mary is a series of five exercise videos. They cater for every level of capability, ranging from simple seated stretches, to balance, strength and gentle aerobic exercises suited to older people. The videos have been developed In partnership to support the work of the Northern Ireland Frailty Network, Age Friendly Network NI, care homes and Age Sector Networks delivering locally for the benefit of older people.

 

 

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About Us

The Northern Ireland Frailty Network was launched on the 28th March 2019 by Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer and Robert Ferguson, a Service User and Information Ambassador/ Peer Facilitator for Age NI.

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Resources

Please check out the resources we have available.