Reversing frailty
Published: 14 Dec 2017
The Lien Foundation opens a senior-friendly strength-training programme to the public to reverse frailty among the elderly. Based on a study led by Associate Professor Ng Tze Pin from NUS Medicine’s Department of Psychological Medicine, it is possible to reduce or even reverse physical frailty in the elderly, and improve their quality of life. The study found that half of the elderly in Singapore living at home are frail, but it is not the necessary outcome of ageing. With a combination of nutritional, physical and cognitive interventions, it is possible to reverse physical frailty among seniors.
The Gym Tonic programme uses exercise machines catered for seniors who have weaker muscles. It operates on a software that allows users to scan a card and keep track of their workouts. The Gym Tonic will be extended to the public at eight locations next year.
This initiative is also a new addition to recent projects like the HAPPY programme which aims to help Singapore’s ageing population combat frailty.
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