Research Progresson Frailty in the Elderlyand CognitiveDysfunction/HOU Chao，LIU Xueying，LIU Xinyun.//Medical InnovationofChina，2025，22(19)：167-171

    [Abstract]Frailtyin theelderly and cognitive impairment，as core health issues inaging societies，have significantsynergisticeects，exacerbatingtherisksoffalls，disabilityanddeath.However，theircombinedimpact on health outcomes has not been thoroughly studied. Understanding the interplaybetween the two is crucial for developing effective interventionsand improving the health of older adults.Thisarticle will review their concepts， epidemiological characteristics，joint effects，and health outcomes.

    [Keywords]Elderly peopleFrailty Cognitive dysfunction

    First-author'saddress：DepartmentofGeriatricNeurology，Tai'anCentral HospitalAffiliatedto ingdao University，Tai'an2710oo，China

    doi：10.3969/j.issn.1674-4985.2025.19.038

    当今社会，人口老龄化问题日益突出，老年综合征也逐渐成为人们所关注的健康问题。老年衰弱在老年人群体中普遍存在，通常表现为多系统生理储备的减少和功能衰退，这种衰退会导致老年人对于日常生活或是突发性急性应激的应对能力显著下降[]。与此同时，认知功能障碍作为一种常见的老年综合征，同样严重影响了个体的日常生活能力和社会功能。两者之间的关系在近些年越来越受到社会的关注。二者相互影响，增加了老年人群在跌倒、残疾、住院乃至死亡等方面的风险2 ......