The potential for exercise and physical exercise to reduce the risk of dementia and frailty

摘要

Globally geriatric syndrome, such as dementia, frailty and falls are a major public health problem and are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Physical and mental frailty and fall relatea injuries among older adults are associated with substantial economic costs. Developing an effective system and implementing effective intervention strategies could appreciably decrease the incidence and healthcare costs of these injuries. A feasible strategy for preventing geriatric risks at the community level are generally included in comprehensive geriatric assessments, and the improvement of risk factors of disabilities, such as cognitive status, muscular-skeletal impairments, pain, weight loss, incontinence, effects of medication use, and mobility impairment. In addition, comprehensive approach may include lifestyle factors such as physical activity, sedentary behavior, and social activity modification.