Impacts of multi-morbidity, hemoglobin levels, and frailty on functional disability of older adult residents of long-term care facilities: A structural equation analysis.

The impacts of multi-morbidity, hemoglobin levels, and frailty on functional disability were explored. A high-quality disease management program, interventions for the prevention of frailty, and the provision of continued education for staff about reducing progressive frailty and functional disability for older adult residents are recommended. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 532-537.