Older adults are typically at risk for the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, and muscle function, a condition known as sarcopenia.

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Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, and it is particularly common in older adults, leading to increased risk of physical disability, poor quality of life, and death.

Older Adults Are Typically at Risk for the Gradual Loss