Remediating the effects of sarcopenia in the elderly client's plan of care.

Because home care nurses are in close contact with frail elders, it is important that they recognize sarcopenia and understand options available to remediate the dangerous consequences of this condition. This article describes an overview of human aging and muscle mass loss, the effects of regular exercise on muscle mass, muscle strength, and functional capacity, and implications for creating interdisciplinary plans of care that impact outcomes.