title: Obesity and disability in older adults.
abstract: The prevalence of obesity and disability in older adults has significant public health implications. This case review discusses the benefits and risks of weight loss in older adults and outlines treatment options available to Medicare beneficiaries. The importance of preserving lean muscle mass in weight management is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Lorraine M. Novosel is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa. Catherine A. Grant is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa. Timothy M. Coleman is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa. Lauren M. Dormin is an NP at Canterbury Place, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
authors.forename: Lorraine M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Novosel
authors.forename: Catherine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: Lauren M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Dormin
authors.forename: Timothy M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Coleman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D015431:Weight Loss