Experts said frailty is an age-associated decline in physiologic reserve and function across multiple organ systems, eventually increasing vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Kolkata: Scientists at ICMR-NIRBI (National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections) Kolkata, in collaboration with a few other institutes, have developed a model for home-based management of frailty, a common geriatric syndrome that affects a large number of people in their 60s or above. This leads to reduced physical strength, poor nutrition, cognitive decline and lower quality of life.
The team prepared separate nutritional guidelines for normal, pre-frail and frail older adults, as well as for males and females, and retained India-specific nutritional components and specified a variety of food options with corresponding quantities.
The recommended exercises include resistance, strengthening and balance, and have separate modules for normal and frail/pre-frail older adults. These exercises can be done at home. The team also prepared a mental health promotion module focused on social connectedness, listening to music and other activities that participants will enjoy. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata