Kampo medicine aiming for sarcopenia, frail, dementia progression suppression

Abstract

In elderly people, physical activity and cognitive function deteriorate due to events such as cerebrocardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and bone fractures, result­ing in decreased quality of life (QOL) and increased burden on caregivers. This time, hochuekkito was administered to 5 elderly patients who were at risk of worsening sarcopenia frail due to various events, and rehabilita­tion was used as appropriate, and the course was observed for about 3 years. In all cases, physical activity was improved, maintained, and cognitive decline was suppressed, and a healthy life was possible. From the viewpoint of improv­ing health and longevity, the usefulness of hochuekkito for the elderly was suggested in the future.