Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes in Community- Dwelling Older Adults: Sarcopenia and Frailty

Sarcopenia and frailty are two major syndromes in older adults. They are shown to be associated with low levels of functioning and higher rates of morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aim to report the prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty by using simple assessment methods such as SARC-F and FRAIL, respectively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being at the age of 65 or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• <24 points on Mini-Mental State Examination
• 12 points or higher on Geriatric Depression Scale