Which part of the body is most vital to our inde pendence and quality of life as we age? It’s not our mind, bones or heart. It’s our muscles. Age-related muscle loss is known as sarcopenia. Most have never heard of sarcopenia. Muscle loss can un derlie osteoporosis, falls and balance. Sar copenia affects 40% of people once they hit 80. Sen iors with muscle loss are more likely to fall and end up in nursing homes, where up to 60% of the residents have sarcopenia. Weak muscles today mean a senior to morrow might be not be able to get out of a chair with out help, or might not be strong enough to get in and out of the shower. Lose the ability to do daily activities, and you will lose the abil ity to live inde pendently.
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