Unlock Healthy Aging: Prevent and Manage Sarcopenia
Welcome to ILSI U.S. and Canada's resource for understanding and addressing sarcopenia, a common but often overlooked health concern. As we age, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength can significantly impact mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. This condition, known as sarcopenia, affects seniors worldwide, yet many are unaware of its risk factors or the importance of prevention. ILSI's initiative aims to raise awareness of sarcopenia and provide evidence-based strategies to support healthy aging.
The mission of the Healthy Aging, Geriatrics, and Sarcopenia Research Portfolio is to promote risk assessments for – and awareness and prevention of – sarcopenia among medical providers, patients, and older adults. Since its classification as a disease in the 10th Edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in 2016, sarcopenia has remained underdiagnosed and under documented in medical records.
ILSI's initiative aims to change this narrative by bridging the gap between academia, the medical community, and the patient population. Ultimately, we strive to improve public awareness of sarcopenia and to reduce the overall prevalence of this condition.
Portfolio Goals and Impact
Vanguard Committee
Roger Fielding, PhD (Lead) – Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, USA
Rosaly Correa de Araujo, MD, MSc, PhD – Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (DGCG), National Institute on Aging (NIA), USA
Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD – Senior Scientist Jean Mayer USDA HNRC on Aging at Tufts and Professor of Medicine, Tufts Medical School, USA
Luigi Ferrucci, MD, PhD – National Institute on Aging (NIA), USA
Aimee Henrikson, MPH, RDN, LDN – Nestlé, USA
Stuart Phillips, PhD, FACSM, FCAHS – McMaster University, Department of Kinesiology, Canada
Projects
Practitioner Awareness of Sarcopenia
Practitioner Awareness of Sarcopenia The goal of ILSI’s project is to curate and distribute comprehensive resources, including educational materials, guidelines …
General Public Awareness of Sarcopenia
General Public Awareness of Sarcopenia The goal of ILSI’s project is to disseminate educational materials, mitigation strategies, and treatment guidelines …
Reference
- Anker SD, Morley JE, von Haehling S. Welcome to the ICD-10 code for sarcopenia. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2016;7(5):512–4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27891296/