Study: Supportive later-life social relationships mediate frailty risk in adults who had negative childhood experiences

Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality. The prevalence of frailty has risen over time; about 15% of those aged 65 years and older are considered frail.

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