This questionnaire is a screening tool only. It does not diagnose frailty or any medical condition.
Your responses will help our team decide whether further assessment or support may be useful. The results should be interpreted together with clinical judgement and other information about your health, function, medications, nutrition, mood, memory, social support and personal goals.
If you are worried about a new or worsening symptom, recent falls, unexplained weight loss, severe tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, confusion, or any other urgent health concern, please do not rely on this questionnaire. Contact your usual GP, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, or seek urgent medical care if needed.
Reference: Adapted from Morley JE, Malmstrom TK, Miller DK. A simple frailty questionnaire (FRAIL) predicts outcomes in middle aged African Americans. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 2012;16(7):601–608. doi:10.1007/s12603-012-0084-2.
