Abstract
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that is accompanied by a greater degree of influence by varied stressors. It increases the speed of deterioration, morbidity and mortality. Frailty is generated by numerous factors that co-exist to generate a combined effect. Various instruments have been used to screen frailty in both the office setting and in the community. History taking and examination provide a timetested way of evaluating the causes. A comprehensive geriatric assessment with a multidisciplinary approach has been shown to facilitate this. Individualised physical and nutritional therapy with correction of causative conditions are important management strategies.