Understanding frailty among older people living in old age homes and the community in Nepal: A cross-sectional study.
Richa ShahRogie Royce CarandangAkira ShibanumaKen Ing Cherng OngJunko KiriyaMasamine JimbaPublished in: PloS one (2021)
The living environment and lifestyle are key modifiable risk factors of frailty, both in old age homes and the community. The findings suggest a need for lifestyle modification and reforms in building standards, especially in old age homes, to promote age-friendly communities.