Egyptian Journal of Health Care · Sep 2026
Frailty As A Predictor For Risk of Falling Among Older Adults Living In the Community
By AbdElaziemAli SA, Abd-allah ES, Mohamed AAE
Background: Frailty is defined as a prevalent geriatric syndrome characterized by reduced physiological reserve and heightened susceptibility to stress. It is closely associated with undesirable results, particularly falling, which are a major cause of death among older adults .Aim of the study: To assess frailty as a predictor for risk of falling among older adults living in the community. Study design: Descriptive research design. Setting: Eltayba village, Sharkia Governorate. Sample: purposive sample of 150 older adults.Tools of data collection: Tool I: Structured interview questionnaire covering demographics, health profile, and history of falls. Tool II: Home appraisal form for environmental hazards. Tool III: Berg Balance Scale for balance and fall risk. Tool IV: Tilburg Frailty Indicator for frailty assessment. Results: Finding revealed that 58.7% of older adults were frail, 45.3% of them had high risk of falling. A significant negative correlation (p < 0.01) between frailty and balance was discovered, indicating that a higher risk of falling is associated with frailty. Conclusion: Frailty is an important predictor of fall risk among community-dwelling older adults. A two third of the studied older adults were classified as frail, and nearly half had a high risk of falling. Recommendations: Implement educational and preventive programs targeting frailty reduction and fall prevention, and enhance home safety, among older adults.