RecommendationGradeCertainty of evidence
Adults diagnosed as prefrail and frail should be offered a multicomponent physical activity program.StrongModerate
Health care professionals are strongly encouraged to refer older adults with frailty to physical activity programs with a progressive resistance training component.StrongModerate
A comprehensive care plan should address polypharmacy, management of sarcopenia, treatable causes of weight loss, and causes of fatigue (i.e., depression, anemia, hypotension, hypothyroidism, and vitamin B12 deficiency).StrongVery low
Older adults diagnosed as frail may be offered social support as needed to address unmet needs and encourage adherence to their individualized care plan.StrongVery low
Cognitive or problem-solving therapy is not systematically recommended for the treatment of frailty.Consensus-based recommendationVery low
Vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for the treatment of frailty unless vitamin D deficiency is present.Consensus-based recommendationVery low
Hormone therapy is not recommended for the treatment of frailty.Consensus-based recommendationVery low
Where appropriate, patients with advanced frailty should be referred to a geriatrician.Consensus-based recommendationNo available data by systematic review
Health care professionals may offer nutritional or protein supplementation paired with physical activity.ConditionalLow
Supplementation can be considered for older adults with frailty when weight loss or under-nutrition has been diagnosed.ConditionalVery low