The prevalence of sarcopenia differs between different populations, ages, gender and between settings such as the community and nursing homes. Studies on the association of sarcopenia with functional status revealed conflicting results whereas its association with nutritional status is well documented. We aimed at investigating the prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with functional an...

ABSTRAKLansia merupakan kelompok khusus yang rentan dan berisiko mengalami berbagai permasalahan terkait kesehatan mereka. Di LKS-LU Pangesti Lawang 21 lansia pernah terpapar Virus Covid 19, sehingga sangat diperlukan perhatian terhadap lansia, terutama dalam upaya mempertahankan imunitas, misalnya melalui asupan nutrisi adekuat. Indikator adekuat dapat diketahui skrining menggunakan the Mini N...

A few studies have assessed the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and cognitive impairment (CI) in very old adults. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a multinutrient supplementation rich in n-3 PUFA on the cognitive function in an institutionalized ≥75-year-old population without CI or with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A multicenter placebo...

The present study was aimed to validate two normalised short-form (SF) Mini-Nutritional Assessments (MNA) that contained either BMI (Taiwan version 1, T1) or calf circumference (CC; Taiwan version 2, T2) for rating the nutritional status of elderly Taiwanese. Both versions adopted Taiwanese anthropometric cut-offs, but T2 further had the BMI item replaced by CC. We compared the ability of the t...

OBJECTIVES To know nutritional status of a group of institutionalized patients with moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and to ascertain the effects of an intervention with nutritional supplements on morbidity and mortality after one year follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS 99 patients (mean age: 86.5 years), 80 women, with a diagnosis of AD according with NINCDS/ADRDA criteria, were recruited fro...

Abstract A tool to assess nutritional status in older persons was really needed. It took 5 years design the MNA® (Mini Nutrition Assessment) tool, complete first validations studies both Europe and U.S. publish it. After full MNA®, short form self-MNA® have been validated. As well as Chinese other national forms. Now more than 2000 clinical research used all over world from community care hospi...

The aim was to evaluate the nutritional situation of patients admitted to the Postoperative Acute Care Unit using classic methods of objective anthropometry, systemic evaluation methods, and Nutrition Risk in Critically Ill (NUTRIC) score, and to compare them as a predictor of morbidity and mortality.At admission to the postoperative care unit, patients undergoing various surgeries were assesse...

Background The prevalence of malnutrition in elderly populations has emerged as a social issue. Malnutrition can cause significant deterioration of health, impede individuals’ independence and quality of life, and increase morbidity and mortality rates. Early detection and prompt treatment are very important in preventing malnutrition. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is now widely used fo...

61 One of the main objectives of gerontological medicine is to assist people reaching retirement age to age successfully. As defined by Rowe & Khan [1, 2], successful aging encompasses three distinct domains: avoidance of disease and disability; maintenance of high physical and cognitive function, and sustained engagement in social and productive activities. More studies are needed which contra...