Exercise as an intervention for frailty

Clin Geriatr Med. 2011 Feb;27(1):101-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2010.08.001.

Abstract

By 2015, nearly 15% of the US population will be older than 65 years. In 2030, there will be more than 70 million older Americans. This increase in the elderly population has prompted interest in recent years toward the study of frail older adults. This article reviews the literature investigating the utility of aerobic and resistance exercise training as an intervention for frailty in older adults. In addition, areas of future research are addressed, including concerns related to the dissemination of exercise interventions on a widespread scale. Guidelines for an "exercise prescription" for frail older adults are briefly outlined.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Asthenia / therapy*
  • Exercise
  • Exercise Therapy*
  • Female
  • Frail Elderly*
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phenotype
  • Resistance Training*