ArticleGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Frailty, Sarcopenia, and Cognitive Risk in Senior Living Communities: Associations with Relocation Reasons and Fitness Amenity Utilization.
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Abstract
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objectivesSenior living communities have become a popular living arrangement for older adults seeking supportive environments for aging in place. However, older adults may enter these communities with existing health vulnerabilities. This study described the prevalence of frailty, sarcopenia risk, and cognitive risk among residents and examined their associations with relocation reasons and fitness amenity utilization.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among residents aged ≥65 years who had lived in the community for at least 3 months. Survey items included demographics, health status, living history, relocation reasons, physical activity, fitness amenity use, and screening tools for frailty, sarcopenia risk, and cognitive impairment. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Spearman rank correlations were conducted.
resultsA total of 147 residents (Mean age = 80.2 years, SD = 7.1) responded to the survey. Overall, 28.5% met criteria for frailty, 19.7% screened positive for sarcopenia risk, and 21.8% for cognitive risk. Residents who reported a health-related reason for relocation showed greater frailty (U = 410,
conclusionsA meaningful subset of senior living residents were at risk for frailty, sarcopenia, and cognitive impairment. Routine screening and interventions promoting fitness amenity use may support healthy aging in senior living communities.
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