Could Frailty be an Explanatory Factor of the Association between Depression and Other Geriatric Syndromes in Later Life?

Frailty should be treated or prevented in order to minimize the impact of other geriatric syndromes among depressed older adults. Screening for frailty would be of utmost importance in mental health care, as frailty is neglected especially in this field. Integrated care models are crucial for clinical practice in mental illness care.