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[The concept of frailty--from phenomenology to therapeutic approaches].
- Source :
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Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie [Z Gerontol Geriatr] 2005 Sep; Vol. 38 Suppl 1, pp. I1-3. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Frailty--the weakness of many (oldest) old persons--induces a lot of human sorrow with functional disabilities as well as health-economic costs. Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) is also a form of frailty and a co-factor of two of the "geriatric Is"--immobility and instability. Pathophysiologically, both phenomena show signs of an inflammatory state. Physical activity and a healthy diet can partially reverse these health problems. Therefore, therapeutic strategies emerge to treat these frequent and clinically relevant phenomena.
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 0948-6704
- Volume :
- 38 Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16189728
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-005-1101-4