Sarcopenia: Muscle dysfunction suffered by third of care home residents

Muscle dysfunction suffered by third of care home residents

Date of article: 23-Sep-14

Article By: Julia Corbett, News Editor

Up to a third of residents might be living with Sarcopenia, a health condition linked with an increased risk of falls and functional dependence, in care homes in the UK.

A report into Sarcopenia shows it may currently affect one in 20 adults and a third of residents. The National Sarcopenia Initiative has been launched to educate and offer positive recommendations for those living with the condition, which affects the strength and function of muscles in sufferers.