Comparing of Supervised and Unsupervised Home-Based Modified Poco-Poco Exercise in Elderly

Comparing of Supervised and Unsupervised Home-Based Modified Poco-Poco Exercise in Elderly: Effects on Sarcopenia Status, Quality of Life and Loneliness

This study comparing 2 group of intervention which are supervised home-based therapy (intervention group) and unsupervised home-based therapy (control group) using a modified poco-poco exercise program as the home-based therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age above 60 years old
2. Have sarcopenia (based on AWGSOP 2019 criteria)
3. MoCA INA score ≥ 18
4. Low loneliness level (>20) in UCLA
5. Participants or caregiver must have a communication device that can play video and zoom application

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Hearing impairment/loss hindering participants to receive instructions
2. Vision impairment/loss hindering participants to receive instructions 24
3. Musculoskeletal impairment hindering participants to do exercise
4. Participants have been involved in other exercise program (exercise is defined as moderate-intensity activities, accumulate at least 30 minutes a day in bouts of at least 10 minutes each to total 150-300 minutes a week, or at least 20 minutes a day or more of vigorous-intensity activities to total 75-150 minutes a week) for the last 2 weeks
5. Severe joint diseases (i.e deformity in Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis) that can get worsen after exercise or hindering participants to do exercise
6. Severe cardiovascular disease diagnosed by Cardiologist