Journal
NURSING REPORTS
Volume 12, Issue 1, Pages 39-49Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12010005
Keywords
older adults; frailty; circadian health; lifestyle; citizen engagement
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- Fundacion General CSIC, through the Interreg Espana-Portugal program [0348_CIE_6_E_POCTEP]
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This study found associations between lifestyle-related variables and frailty in older adults, with a higher prevalence of frailty in women and potential for reversibility with interventions.
This observational and descriptive study attempted, within the scope of the ModulEn Research Project, to determine associations between lifestyle-related variables and frailty involving 160 community-dwelling older adults aged between 65 and 80 years living in the Central Region of Portugal. Forty-three percent of the study participants were pre-frail and 18% were frail. More than 50% of the frail people had slight cognitive decline, and the frailty condition was more frequently observed in women. As the literature highlights, there is potential for greater reversibility in the pre-frailty condition. To contribute to this reversibility, it is necessary to resort to interventions that promote physical activity and cognitive stimulation, apply adequate eating habits, and/or encourage the adoption of an active and socially integrated lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle implies good sleep and eating habits, and correct metabolic control that allows for effective surveillance of dyslipidemia, diabetes, and blood pressure.
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