Association of sarcopenia with depressive symptoms and functional status among ambulatory community-dwelling elderly
Articles > Article · 2018
Authors: Aslı KILAVUZ, Reci MESERİ DALAK, Emine Sumru SAVAŞ, Hatice Simsek, Sevnaz ŞAHİN, Derya HOPANCI BIÇAKLI, Zeliha Fulden SARAÇ, Mehmet UYAR, Selahattin Fehmi AKÇİÇEK
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2018, vol 76, pp 196-201
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.03.003
Summary
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.