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Frailty isn't just ageing: start with "lately I get tired so easily"

Let me say the most important thing first: when older folks walk slower, complain of being tired, and lose their strength, it’s not “just getting older." It has a name—frailty—it has clear diagnostic criteria, and the earlier you deal with it, the better you can stop it. I’m writing this for anyone with older relatives at home. What is frailty, exactly? Frailty isn’t a disease; it’s more like your body’s savings account running low. ...

September 16, 2026 · 30 min · 6370 words · 陳柏威 Po-Wei Chen