Behavioural and psychological factors associated with pre-frailty in community-dwelling adults aged 40 and over: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

This study highlights that feeling older than your actual age, loneliness, and negative attitudes toward ageing can signal early frailty, even in people as young as 40. These findings align with the World Health Organisation’s Decade of Healthy Ageing initiative, which emphasises the importance of fostering positive attitudes toward ageing to support healthy ageing outcomes. These insights stress the importance of mental health and maintaining social connections in ageing successfully. By recognising and addressing these early warning signs, communities and healthcare providers can implement targeted interventions to help people stay healthier for longer, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving quality of life as our population ages.