GERIATRICS REHABILITATION

This completed study tested a mobile phone app that uses the SARC-F questionnaire to screen for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) in adults over 60. Ten participants used the app to answer simple questions about their strength and mobility. The goal was to see if the app could…

This study tested two ways of doing a gentle exercise program at home in 32 older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). One group had live video supervision, the other exercised alone. The goal was to see which approach better improved quality of life and reduced lone…

This study tested a modified Poco-Poco exercise program in 34 older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). The goal was to see if the exercise could improve tongue strength, thinking abilities, and overall quality of life. Participants completed the exercise program an…

This study tested whether a modified version of the poco-poco exercise, a simple dance-like routine, could help older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). 34 participants did the exercises three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in muscle mass, …

This study tested whether computer-based cognitive training done at home, with online monitoring, could improve thinking and quality of life in 36 older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants trained three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured their cogniti…

This study looked at 24 elderly people in nursing homes to see if the strength of their hip muscles is related to how well they can keep their balance while standing still. Researchers measured hip strength and used a special device to track balance. The goal is to better underst…