Abstract Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and
Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength …

Societies are progressively aging, with the oldest old (ie., those aged> 80–85 years) being
the most rapidly expanding population segment. However, advanced aging comes at a …

The human ageing process is universal, ubiquitous and inevitable. Every physiological
function is being continuously diminished. There is a range between two distinct phenotypes …

Background Physical exercise is an effective strategy for preserving functional capacity and
improving the symptoms of frailty in older adults. In addition to functional gains, exercise is …

Abstract Objective To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …

Background Frailty can be an important clinical target to reduce rates of disability. Objective
To ascertain if a supervised-facility multicomponent exercise program (MEP) when …

Exercise and physical activity offer clinical benefits across a wide range of both physical and
neuropsychological diseases and disabilities in older adults, including syndromes for which …

Frailty is a clinical geriatric syndrome caused by physiological deficits across multiple
systems. These deficits make it challenging to sustain homeostasis required for the …

The loss of muscle mass, strength and function, known as sarcopenia, is common in older
adults, and is associated with falls, fractures, cardiometabolic diseases, and lower quality of …

The population is ageing worldwide at a phenomenal pace from 900 million≥ 60 years old
in 2015 to 2 billion in 2050 (1). The longer lifespan is due to advancement in public health …