Table X.

The Frailty Index for Elders (FIFE).

Item	Yes	No
Do you need help getting in or out of bed?	o	o
Do you need help with washing or bathing?	o	o
Without wanting to, have you lost or gained 10 pounds in the last 6 months?	o	o
Do you have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard to eat?	o	o
Do you have poor appetite and quickly feel full when you eat?	o	o
Did your physical health or emotional problems interfere with your social activities?	o	o
Would you say your health is fair or poor?	o	o
Do you get tired easily?	o	o
Were you hospitalized in the last 3 months?	o	o
Did you visit an emergency room for a health problem in the past 3 months?	o	o

A score of 0 indicates no frailty, 1-3 indicates frailty risk and a score of 4 or greater indicates frailty