Head lifting strength is associated with dysphagia and malnutrition in frail older adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetaka Wakabayashi ◽  
Hironobu Sashika ◽  
Masato Matsushima
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Lifting Strength

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Community-Delivered Functional Power Training Program for Frail and Pre-frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nien Xiang Tou ◽  
Shiou-Liang Wee ◽  
Wei Ting Seah ◽  
Daniella Hui Min Ng ◽  
Benedict Wei Jun Pang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Power Training ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Frailty Status ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

AbstractTranslation of community-based functional training for older adults to reduce frailty is still lacking. We evaluated the effectiveness and implementation of a community-delivered group-based functional power training (FPT) program for frail older adults within their neighborhoods. A two-arm, multicenter assessor-blind stratified randomized controlled trial was conducted at four local senior activity centers in Singapore. Sixty-one community-dwelling older adults with low handgrip strength were randomized to intervention (IG) or control (CG) group. The IG underwent the FPT program (power and balance exercises using simple equipment) delivered by a community service provider. The 12-week program comprised 2 × 60 min sessions/week. CG continued usual activities at the centers. Functional performance, muscle strength, and frailty status were assessed at baseline and 3 months. Program implementation was evaluated using RE-AIM framework. The program was halted due to Coronavirus Disease 2019-related suspension of senior center activities. Results are reported from four centers, which completed the program. IG showed significantly greater improvement in the Short Physical Performance Battery test as compared to CG (p = 0.047). No effects were found for timed up and go test performance, muscle strength, and frailty status. The community program exhibited good reach, effectiveness, adoption, and implementation. Our study demonstrated that FPT was associated with greater improvement in physical function in pre-frail/frail participants as compared to exercise activities offered at local senior activity centers. It is a feasible intervention that can be successfully implemented for frail older adults in their neighborhoods. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04438876. Registered 19 June 2020–retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Factors associated with fear of falling among frail older adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 1035-1041
Author(s):  
Francisco M. Martínez-Arnau ◽  
Lucía Prieto-Contreras ◽  
Pilar Pérez-Ros
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals The effect of exercise on quality of life and activities of daily life in frail older adults: A systematic review of randomised control trials

2021 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 111287
Author(s):  
Evan Campbell ◽  
Fanny Petermann-Rocha ◽  
Paul Welsh ◽  
Carlos Celis-Morales ◽  
Jill P. Pell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Life ◽  
Randomised Control Trials

scholarly journals Benefits of Physical Exercise Training on Cognition and Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Langlois ◽  
T. T. M. Vu ◽  
K. Chasse ◽  
G. Dupuis ◽  
M.-J. Kergoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

scholarly journals Effect of Bisphosphonates on Fracture Outcomes Among Frail Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 768-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew R. Zullo ◽  
Tingting Zhang ◽  
Yoojin Lee ◽  
Kevin W. McConeghy ◽  
Lori A. Daiello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Frail Older Adults
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