Frailty is strongly associated with increased risk of recurrent falls among older HIV-infected adults

Abstract

Aging HIV-infected prefrail and frail individuals are at significantly increased risk of falls. Incorporation of frailty assessments or simple evaluations of walk speed or grip strength in clinical care may help identify individuals at greatest risk for falls. Peripheral neuropathy further increases fall risk among frail persons, defining a potential target population for closer fall surveillance, prevention, and treatment.