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Sarcopenia in post-acute care and rehabilitation of older adults: A review
Conclusions The available evidence about sarcopenia assessment in post-acute care and rehabilitation is scanty, and many aspects remain unclear. This review summarizes the findings from the main studies on this topic, suggesting clinical lessons learned and lines of future research.
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - March 19, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Productive Aging During COVID-19 - Lessons from WH SeniorLink
According to the National Academies of Science, Medicine, and Engineering, even before the pandemic, 24% of Americans 65+ were considered socially isolated, and 43% of adults 60+ were lonely. Both experiences are associated with serious physical and mental health problems, including increased risks of dementia, stroke, depression, and suicidal ideation. As older adults engage in stricter social distancing to protect themselves from COVID-19, their risk of social isolation and loneliness is heightened.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - March 17, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Daniella Spencer-Laitt, Mark Nathanson, Marie Spence Tags: Poster Number: EI-61 Source Type: research

The Aging Brain and Benefits of Exercise versus Increased Prevalence of Sedentary Lifestyle: Lessons Learned from Behavioral Economics on Irrational Decision Making
Thereis growing evidence for the benefits of exercise to the aging brain. Exercise promotes brain function, improves brain metabolism, cerebrovascular flow, and neuroplasticity. All these contribute to cognitive reserve and prevention of late life cognitive decline. Conversely, a sedentary lifestyle has been shown to increase all causes of mortality, double the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases which are significant risk factors to stroke and vascular cognitive decline. Inactivity also increases the risk for late life depression and anxiety.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - March 17, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sivan Klil-Drori, Karin Cinalioglu, Soham Rej Tags: Poster Number: NR-31 Source Type: research