Common Histories - Frailty Assessment

Question 1

Key ADLs to ask about

-basic self care

Answer 1

Walking 
Feeding yourself
Dressing yourself
Toilet
-ability to go to and from the bathroom
-use it
Washing
-ability to wash face and body in bath or shower
Transferring
-ability to move from bed to standing, chair

Question 2

Key ADLs to ask about

-complex thinking skills

Answer 2

Management of
-finances
-transportation - driving, using public transport
-housecleaning
-communication - via phone, mail
-medications
Shopping and cooking

Question 3

Living circumstances

• housing
• moving around
• other people

Answer 3

Type of accommodation

• Care home
• Supported accommodation
• Bungalow
• House
• Flat

No of floors
-lifts, stairs

People

• carers
• family
• friends
• children