The care they receive should be specific and include the technical support needed to enable them to manage their dependency to the best of their ability and provide the necessaiy compensations to make up for the limitations they suffer or to which they may be exposed. The latter includes changing the physical environment, the social environment and the services provided for an ageing society and for overcoming the obstacles facing people with disabilities. The quality of care and prevention are essential for limiting the progression from situations of fragilization to frailty and for preventing this from becoming a prelude to dependency.