The Prevalence of Frailty in the Elderly at Surabaya Nursing Home

Background: As we age, the body will experience a decline in various organ functions. Frailty is a collection of symptoms of decreased physiological abilities associated with aging characterized by increased vulnerability, ultimately leading to a decrease in a person’s functional performance. The prevalence of frailty in Indonesia is estimated to reach 25.2% among the elderly, with this figure indicating a major challenge for the health system, given the increasing elderly population, which now reaches around 27 million people or 10% of the total population. In Surabaya, research on frailty also showed a significant figure of 36.7% of 308 subjects. Objective: This study aims to determine the incidence of frailty among the elderly at the UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan. Method: The aim of this research is to examine the frailty profile of elderly patients at UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan in Surabaya over a specific time frame. This study is descriptive in nature and employs a cross-sectional survey approach. Data processing involves the use of computerized calculations. Descriptive analysis will be applied to the data, and the results will be presented in tables showing the prevalence of frailty at UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan in March 2024. Result: Most elderly individuals fall into the robust category, totaling 24 (50%). There are 19 individuals classified as pre-frail (39.6%) and 5 as frail (10.4%).