Prevalencia de sarcopenia y factores asociados en adultos mayores de 65 a 80 años que asisten a la Fundación Cerca del Cielo en la tercera etapa de la ciudadela El Recreo.

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a syndrome that affect older persons suddenly, affecting their mass, strength and physical performance. In our country, this disease is poorly investigated. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Sarcopenia and associated factors on adults from 65 to 80 years old attending the Cerca del Cielo foundation in the third stage of the Ciudadela El Recreo. Methodology: The present research has a quantitative approach, it has a descriptive scope analyzing the two variables (Sarcopenia and associated factors, choosing physical activity and nutritional risk), a non-experimental, cross-sectional design taking into account the fact that two samples of Dynamometry (prehensile force) were carried out choosing the highest result of the dominant hand, having an interval of 2 minutes between each take. Sample: 100 adults from 65 to 80 years old. Results: Older adults diagnosed with sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia are related to physical activity as at the time of the evaluation using the MET table, they obtained a value of less than 3 Mets categorizing in light intensity, while these patients are not related to nutritional risks since this population consumes breakfast, mid-morning and lunch within the Institution, thus obtaining their protein intake during the day. Recommendations: In view of the results obtained from Sarcopenia and severe Sarcopenia related to physical activity and nutritional risk, it is recommended to implement a Physical Therapy area to develop strength and endurance exercises, as well as to carry out talks for proper feeding at kitchen staff and its Director.