Rising Frailty in Older Adults Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: Study Washington, 13 Nov (ONA)--- A new study published in JAMA Neurology has uncovered a strong link between frailty and the risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that frailty levels, marked by physical vulnerability and cumulative health deficits, tended to increase significantly in the years leading up to a dementia diagnosis. The study tracked frailty trajectories in adults over 60 with no ...