Investigation of the Relationship between Frailty, Successful Aging, and Physical Activity Levels in Older Individuals

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between frailty, successful aging, and physical activity levels in older individuals. Method: Data were collected from 99 volunteer participants aged ≥65. The questionnaire was delivered online via its Google Forms link. In the study, the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) was used to evaluate participants’ frailty levels, the Successful Aging Scale (SAS) was utilized to determine their successful aging status, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was employed to measure their physical activity levels. Results: The results of the study revealed a moderate, significant negative correlation between the TFI and SAS total scores. Additionally, a weak, significant positive correlation was found between the SAS and the IPAQ-SF total scores (s=0.982; p<0.001). A weak, negative correlation was detected between the physical component score of the TFI and the IPAQ-SF total score. There was a significant, highly negative correlation between the TFI total score and the healthy lifestyle sub-parameter score of the SAS (s=-.0634; p<0.001). Conclusion: It has been determined that more active individuals exhibit both a healthier lifestyle and lower levels of frailty. The women have been found to be statistically more frail and less active compared to the men. It has been observed that frailty increases with age.