The concept of frailty - from phenomenology to therapeutic approaches

Sieber C (2005)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2005

Journal

Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie Springer Verlag (Germany)

Publisher: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG

Book Volume: 38

Pages Range: 1-3

DOI: 10.1007/s00391-005-1101-4

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 phenomenons 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 phenomenons.

Authors with CRIS profile

Cornel Sieber Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin (Geriatrie)

How to cite

APA:

Sieber, C. (2005). The concept of frailty - from phenomenology to therapeutic approaches. (pp. 1-3). SPRINGER HEIDELBERG.

MLA:

Sieber, Cornel. "The concept of frailty - from phenomenology to therapeutic approaches." SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2005. 1-3.

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