Tzeadim › 65 and over

Health · Routine

A yearly check on strength and stamina

What it is

Fatigue, walking distance, stairs, illnesses and weight loss — five simple questions that predict a lot.

from 75 · until 120

FRAIL questions with the family doctor

Always on

1. The five: unusual fatigue, difficulty climbing a flight of stairs, difficulty walking a few hundred metres, several chronic illnesses, and losing more than 5% of weight.
2. Two or more 'yes' answers is a prompt for a fuller assessment — not a diagnosis.
3. The response to nearly all of it is the same: more protein and more resistance exercise.

Related

• Protein 1.0–1.2 g/kg/day and vitamin D 800–1000 IU (65+)
• Strength 2×/week and 150 minutes of walking (65+)

Sources

• Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026
• Older adults portal — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: medium

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.