Longitudinal studies demonstrate that regular physical exercise extends longevity and
reduces the risk of physical disability. Decline in physical activity with aging is associated …

Frailty is a common condition in older persons and has been described as a geriatric
syndrome resulting from age-related cumulative declines across multiple physiologic …

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. 1 This increase in the elderly population has …

Frailty is a clinical geriatric syndrome caused by physiological deficits across multiple
systems. These deficits make it challenging to sustain homeostasis required for the …

This systematic review examines the effectiveness of current exercise interventions for the
management of frailty. Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled …

Frailty, a consequence of the interaction of the aging process and certain chronic diseases,
compromises functional outcomes in the elderly and substantially increases their risk for …

The prevalence of frailty across the world in older adults is increasing dramatically and
having frailty places a person at increased risk for many adverse health outcomes, including …

Physical exercise is one of the most effective non-pharmacological interventions aimed to
improve mobility and independence in older persons. The effect of physical exercise and the …

Brown M, Sinacore DR, Ehsani AA, Binder EF, Holloszy JO, Kohrt WM. Low-intensity
exercise as a modifier of physical frailty in older adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2000; 81 …

The identification of cost-effective interventions that improve the health status and prevent
disability in old age is one of the most important public health challenges. Regular physical …