Sarcopenia and Frailty

Question 1

What is sarcopenia?

Answer 1

Loss of muscle mass

Question 2

How are the sarcopenia and frailty linked with appetite?

Answer 2

Appetite loss –> decreased energy intake –> weight loss –> sarcopenia –> FRAILTY

Question 3

What tests can be done to assess frailty?

Answer 3

• Timed walk
• Grip strength
• Measure muscle mass

Question 4

What is a healthy BMI in the elderly?

Answer 4

> 22

Question 5

What are the causes of unintentional weight loss?

Answer 5

MEALS ON WHEELS

Medication effects
Emotional problems
Anorexia nervosa, alcoholism
Late life paranoia
Swallowing disorders

Oral factors
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Wandering and other dementia-related behaviours
Hyper/hypo (para)thyroidism
Enteric problems
Eating problems
Low-salt, low-cholesterol diet
Stones, social problems