Frailty transitions predict healthcare use and Medicare payments in older Mexican Americans: a longitudinal cohort study.

Chih-Ying LiSoham Al SnihLin-Na ChouAmol KarmarkarYong-Fang KuoKyriakos S MarkidesKenneth J Ottenbacher

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

Healthcare use and Medicare payments differed by frailty transition status. The differences varied by sex. Research is necessary to elucidate the relationship between frailty transitions and outcomes, sex difference and Medicare payment for older Mexican Americans living in the community.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
healthcare
affordable care act
health insurance
physical activity
middle aged
mental health
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
social media