Effects of multidomain lifestyle intervention on frailty among older men and women - a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

Laura Saarela, Jenni Lehtisalo, Tiia Ngandu, Saila Kyrönlahti, Satu Havulinna, Timo Strandberg, Esko Levälahti, Riitta Antikainen, Hilkka Soininen, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Tiina Laatikainen, Miia Kivipelto, Jenni Kulmala

Department of Healthcare and Social Welfare, Services Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland.Department of Healthcare and Social Welfare, Services Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland. · pubmed

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Abstract

Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome associated with poor clinical outcomes. Effectiveness of lifestyle intervention programmes among frail older people has been examined earlier, but effects of interventions on prevention of frailty have been rarely studied. The aim of this study was to investigate to what extent the multidomain lifestyle intervention in the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER) affected changes in frailty status among older men and women at risk of cognitive disorders.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the effects of a multidomain lifestyle intervention on frailty, which is a significant aspect of aging and age-related health decline. While it addresses a relevant issue in the context of geriatric health, the study appears to focus more on symptom management rather than addressing the root causes of aging or frailty. Therefore, while it contributes to the understanding of lifestyle interventions in older populations, its impact on the broader field of longevity research is limited.

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