MaSS - Maastricht Sarcopenia Study

Cross-sectional Study on the Identification and Characterization of Community-dwelling Older People With Sarcopenia

The objective of this cross-sectional study is to obtain insight in the characteristics (nutritional status and level of physical activity) of sarcopenic compared to non-sarcopenic community-dwelling older people. There is one measurement moment and measurements will take place at the participant's home.

• Characterization of sarcopenic older people (demographics, nutritional status, level of physical activity)
• Prevalence rates of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people in the Netherlands
• Insight in differences and/or overlap between sarcopenia versus frailty
• Insight in the impact of sarcopenia on economic outcomes

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥ 65 years old
• Have given informed consent
• Understand Dutch language
• Able to perform a walk test

Exclusion Criteria:

• Older people living in a nursing home
• Older people with active rheumatoid arthritis, post stroke status with evident lingering symptoms (paralysis, loss of motor functions), diseases of the nervous system like Parkinson and MS, active angina pectoris, dementia
• Older people in a wheelchair, with ICD or pacemaker