HLSC 3473U Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Polypharmacy, Sarcopenia, Weight Loss
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Module 7: frailty as a complex chronic condition among older adults. Prevent sarcopenia through muscle strengthening exercises: multiple studies have shown the benefit of exercise, stretching, and resistance training on frailty. Frailty markers have been shown to improve after 30 to 60 minutes of exercise, done 3 times a wee, for. 3 to 6 months and also decreases inflammatory markers. Caloric and protein support: weight loss is a major component in frailty, caloric supplement can enhance weight gain and reduce mortality. Bone health (calcium and vitamin d: vitamin d administration is recognized for regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis in relation to bone development. Reduction of polypharmacy: common in older adults, can decrease costs and medication side effects in frail populations. Early detection: all persons aged 65 and older as well as other people with significant weight loss (5% over past year) due to chronic illness should be screened for frailty.
