Physical frailty prediction model for the oldest old1.

Objective: to present a physical frailty prediction model for oldest old users of primary health care, according to clinical variables.

Method: cross-sectional study with proportional stratified sample of 243 oldest old subjects. Data were collected through a structured clinical questionnaire, handgrip strength test, walking speed, weight loss, fatigue/exhaustion, and physical activity level.

Associations between frailty syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics in long-lived individuals of a community.

Objective: investigating the association between frailty syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics in long-lived individuals of a community.

Method: a cross-sectional study with a proportional stratified sample consisting of 243 long-lived individuals. A structured instrument, scales and tests that comprise evaluating frailty were applied for data collection.