Modern Geriatric Giants: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Kua Ee Chia Joanne; Daphne Yang

The Singapore Family Physician

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Modern Geriatric Giants: Sarcopenia and Frailty

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Author(s):

Kua Ee Chia Joanne
Daphne Yang

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 50 No 3 - Geriatric Care 2024

Page(s):

30 - 34

Publication date:

1 March 2024

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

A large proportion of older adults visit family physicians within the community. It is imperative for the family physician to be familiar with not just the common geriatric syndromes but also to be aware of modern geriatric giants such as sarcopenia and frailty as they are associated with adverse outcomes that can significantly affect an older adult’s function. Simple screening tools like SARC-F and FRAIL scale can readily identify sarcopenia and frailty. Management is multi-pronged, focusing especially on resistance exercises and protein supplementation.