LibGuides: Think Frailty: Tools and Resources

Tools

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Geriatric Medicine Research
Dalhousie University
Pictorial Fit‑Frail Scale
Geriatric Medicine Research
Dalhousie University
The Frailty Index
Geriatric Medicine Research
Dalhousie University
Assessing Frailty in Adults (65 and Older) Using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)
Dynamic Health

Nova Scotia Health Learning Management System Course:

Nova Scotia Health Learning Management System (LMS)
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NOTE Microsoft Edge is the optimal browser for LMS. For more information: https://intra.nshealth.ca/UCS/BPS/SitePages/LMS.aspx

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