International Journal of Aging Research


RELATION OF UPPER ARM AND FOREARM CIRCUMFERENCES IN IDENTIFYING SARCOPENIA IN HOSPITALIZED OLDER PATIENTS WITH HIP FRACTURES: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

Research Article of International Journal of Aging Research RELATION OF UPPER ARM AND FOREARM CIRCUMFERENCES IN IDENTIFYING SARCOPENIA IN HOSPITALIZED OLDER PATIENTS WITH HIP FRACTURES: A PRELIMINARY STUDY Daisuke Takagi, PhD1, Masatoshi Kageyama2,3, Kenta Yamamoto4, Hiroshi Matsumoto, MD5 1Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University; 2Long-Term Care Health Facilities Sunrise Ohama; 3Graduate School, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics (Doctoral Course); 4Department of Rehabilitation, Toyoda Eisei Hospital; 5Department of Orthopedic surgery, Toyoda Eisei Hospital Background: A previous study has reported that calf circumference was useful in predicting sarcopenia in older adults with hip fractures. However, the relationship between sarcopenia and upper arm and forearm circumferences has not been well documented in older patients with hip fractures. This preliminary study aimed to determine whether upper arm and forearm circumferences are associated with sarcopenia in older patients with hip fractures. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 31 hospitalized older patients with hip fractures (femoral neck and trochanteric fractures). We classified patients based on the presence or absence of sarcopenia according to the criteria of the Asian working group for sarcopenia 2019. The upper arm and forearm circumferences were measured using a tape measure. Results: Upper arm and forearm circumferences in the non-sarcopenia group were significantly thicker than those in the sarcopenia group. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that upper arm and forearm circumferences were significant independent indicators of sarcopenia. We also set the cutoff values of upper arm and forearm circumferences for identifying sarcopenia. Conclusion: These findings suggest that upper arm and forearm circumferences could be useful methods for identifying sarcopenia in hospitalized older patients with hip fractures. Keywords: Forearm circumference, Upper arm circumference, Sarcopenia, hip fracture, hospitalized older patients ...

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SARCOPENIC OBESITY IN OLDER ADULTS

Review Article of International Journal of Aging Research PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SARCOPENIC OBESITY IN OLDER ADULTS  Daisuke Takagi, PhD1 Masatoshi Kageyama2,3 1Department of Shizuoka Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Tokoha University 2Long-Term Care Health Facilities Sunrise Ohama 3Graduate School, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics (Doctoral Course) Background: Sarcopenic obesity causes a decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living in older adults. Physical activity is defined as the movement of any body part derived from the work of skeletal muscle, which leads to energy consumption. Physical activity comprises not only exercise but also all activities of daily life and promotes benefits of health outcomes, with the shift from a sedentary lifestyle to that including physical activity of any intensity (including light intensity) even leading to health benefits. Objective: The current study aims to review the associations of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and physical activity with body composition, physical performance, and activities of daily living in older adults with sarcopenic obesity, including older adults requiring assistance with the performance of activities of daily living. Results: Resistance and aerobic exercises could have positive effects on muscle mass, body fat, and physical performance in older adults with sarcopenic obesity. Besides, physical activity may reduce the risk of sarcopenic obesity in older adults. Conclusion: There has been a paucity of studies particularly on whether physical activity could still prevent the risk of sarcopenic obesity and improve muscle mass, body fat, physical performance, and the capacity for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living in older adults with sarcopenic obesity, including older adults with sarcopenic obesity requiring care. Future studies need to additionally clarify whether physical activity affects the risk of sarcopenic obesity and promotes benefits in body ...

MILK BIOFORTIFICATION MAY PROMOTE HEALTH BENEFITS IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER PEOPLE

Research Article of International Journal of Aging Research MILK BIOFORTIFICATION MAY PROMOTE HEALTH BENEFITS IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER PEOPLE Karina Pfrimer1*, Eduardo Ferriolli1, Márcia Saladini Vieira Salles2, Luiz Carlos Roma Junior2, Marcus Antônio Zanetti3, Cesar Gonçalves Lima3, Rutinéia de Fátima Micheletto1, Daniela Takaara1, Julia Keiko Sakamoto Hotta1, Vivian Marques Miguel Suen1, Fernanda Aparecida Domenici1, Helena Teixeira Godoy4, Adriana Dillenburg Meinhart4, Arlindo Saran-Netto3, Helio Vannucchi1 1Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto – University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, 2Animal Science Institute, Secretary of Agriculture and Supply of the State of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brasil, 3College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil,4Departament of Food Science, Food Engineering School, Campinas State Univ. (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil. The aim of this study was to measure the changes caused by biofortified milk enriched with selenium, vitamin E and/or improved fatty acid profile in biochemical parameters of institutionalized older people. 132 institutionalized older persons were divided into four groups who received the following treatments: C= Control milk with 3.98 µmol/l vitamin E, 0.37 µmol/l selenium, 2.24 mmol/l CLA; A= Biofortified milk with 5.05 µmol/l vitamin E, 3.63 µmol/l selenium, 6.57 mmol/l CLA; O= Biofortified milk with 4.28 µmol/l vitamin E, 0.20 µmol/l selenium, 5.71 mmol/l CLA and AO=5.21 µmol/l vitamin E, 4.42 µmol/l selenium, 6.85 mmol/l CLA for 12 weeks. Consumption of AO or O milk decreased total cholesterol in 6.8 % (p=0.0429) and LDL in 10.6 % (p=0.0292). Participants who consumed O milk had a higher HDL (42.6±1.2 mg/dl) than those who consumed A (37.7±1.2 mg/dl, p=0.0047). The consumption of biofortified milk with selenium, vitamin E and CLA, resulted in a better lipid profile and higher plasma antioxidant levels in institutionalized elderly. Keywords: aging, nutrients, milk, dietary biofortication ...

LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF OLDER ADULTS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING DURING COVID-19

Research Article of International Journal of Aging Research LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF OLDER ADULTS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING DURING COVID-19 Heather J. Braden, PT, MPT, PhD, GCS*, Connor Goode, SPT, and Kenneth Stewart, PhD Angelo State University A cross-sectional survey of older adults in independent living sought to find the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their physical activity, socialization, and nutrition. A sample of 115 consenting adults ages 60 and older living in independent senior neighborhoods completed a lifestyle behavior survey during the height of the pandemic. The survey probed self-reported changes in the respondent’s physical activity, socialization, and nutrition. Chi-square (X2) goodness of fit tests of sample demographics suggests the results were representative of the local population of seniors in independent living environments. Point-biserial correlations produced significant changes in physical activity, socialization, and nutrition based on dwelling type and education level. Cross tabulations revealed significant relationships between physical activity and socialization to participant age and dwelling type. Overall, the project finds changes in physical activity, socialization, and nutrition that can help identify needed programs, initiatives, and resources to improve the resilience of seniors aging in place during pandemics and disasters. Keywords: aged, coronavirus infections, pandemics, physical activity, socialization ...

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international journal of aging research

Dr. Jong In Kim
Professor and Chairman, Institute for Longevity Sciences, Wonkwang University, South Korea

Dr. Emmanuel ANDRES
Professor of Internal Medicine; Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine in the University hospital of Strasbourg, University of Strasbourg, France

Dr. Karen V. Harper-Dorton
Professor, School of Social Work, West Virginia University, West Virginia 26506

Dr. Ferhan SOYUER
Professor, Nuh Naci Yazgan University Faculty of Health Sciences, Kayseri/Turkey

Dr. Akira Sugawara
Professor, Department of Molecular Endocrinology,Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan

Dr. Francisco López-Muñoz

Professor of Pharmacology, Director of International Doctorate School, Chairman of the Research Ethics Committee, and Assistant Director of Academic Staff at Camilo José Cela University, and Research Fellow at “Hospital 12 de Octubre” Research Institute (Madrid, Spain), and Portucalense Institute of Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences (INPP), Universidade Portucalense Infante Dom Henrique 

Dr. Diego Lacono
Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Research Institute of New Jersey, NJ 07927

Dr. Ya-Lie Ku
Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Fooyin University

Dr. Dorina Lauritano
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine – University of Milano”Bicocca”, Monza

Dr. Naohiro Hohashi
Professor, Division of Family Health Care Nursing, Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University

Dr. Bechor Zvi Aminoff
Professor, Geriatric Division, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel

Dr. Lia Ginaldi
Full Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environment Sciences University of L’Aquila

Dr. Ufuk Çakatay
Professor, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Fabio Monzani
Professor, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University Hospital of Pisa, Italy

Dr. Robert L. Clegg
Professor/Faculty Head, Health Administration Programs

Dr. Ian Martins
Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Care Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Australia

Dr. Kim L. Stansbury
Associate Professor/Director of MSW Program, Department of Social Work, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. Putilov, Arcady A.
Chief researcher, Research Institute for Molecular Biology and Biophysics, Novosibirsk, Russia

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