Association of sarcopenia with depressive symptoms and functional status among ambulatory community-dwelling elderly

KILAVUZ A., MESERİ DALAK R., SAVAŞ E. S., Simsek H., ŞAHİN S., HOPANCI BIÇAKLI D., ...More

ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, vol.76, pp.196-201, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.03.003
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.196-201
  • Keywords: Depression, Elderly, Functional disability, Sarcopenia, IADL, RISK-FACTORS, GERIATRIC SYNDROMES, MUSCLE STRENGTH, MASS SARCOPENIA, LATE-LIFE, PREDICTORS, OBESITY, HEALTH, POPULATION, DISABILITY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Sarcopenia, functional disability, and depression are common problems in the elderly. Sarcopenia is associated with physical disability, functional impairment, depression, cardiometabolic diseases, and even mortality. This study aims to determine the association of sarcopenia with depression and functional status among ambulatory community-dwelling elderly aged 65 years and older.