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. 2020 May 11;91(2):274–296. doi: 10.23750/abm.v91i2.9094

Table VIII.

The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI).

Part B-Frailty components Yes Sometimes No
B1 Physical components
11. Do you feel physically healthy? o o
12. Have you lost a lot of weight recently without wishing to do so? o o
(A lot is: 6 kg or more during the last six months, or 3 kg or more during the last month)
Do you experience problems in your daily life due to:
13. … Difficulty in walking o o
14. … Difficulty maintaining your balance? o o
15. … Poor hearing? o o
16. … Poor vision? o o
17. … Lack of strength in your hands o o
18. … Physical tiredness o o
B2 Psychological components
19. Do you have problems with your memory? o o o
20. Have you felt down during the last month? o o o
21. Have you felt nervous or anxious during the last month? o o o
22. Are you able to cope with problems well? o o
B3 Social components
23. Do you live alone? o o
24. Do you sometimes miss having people around you? o o o
25. Do you receive enough support from other people? o o