Obesity in Aging Populations
This track examines obesity among older adults, focusing on frailty, muscle loss, and metabolic decline. Experts will address diagnostic challenges and weight-management considerations in aging individuals. Presentations include tailored dietary plans, safe exercise routines, and pharmacologic considerations. The session also explores sarcopenic obesity and its long-term complications. Strategies for enhancing mobility, quality of life, and independence will be emphasized. Gerontologists and clinicians will find the discussions highly applicable.