Articles

Frailty and Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Publication Date: 01 June 2022

Author(s): Dr Adrian Slee, PhD, BSc

Abstract:

Frailty is a common and important geriatric syndrome characterised by age-associated declines in physiologic reserve and function across multiorgan systems, leading to increased vulnerability for adverse health outcomes including falls, disability, hospitalisation and mortality. This article describes the potential for nutrition and exercise strategies to counteract disabling conditions in frailty.

 

Author Bio(s):

Adrian Slee, PhD

Senior Teaching Fellow in Nutrition & Registered Nutritionist
University College
London, England, United Kingdom

UK-N/A-2200424(v3) March 2023

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