Shyam Sundaresh, Sara Saliba, Farah Ziyadeh, Yael Mauer, Willy Marcos Valencia
Obesity should be managed in older adults. However, challenges in this age group include multimorbidity, polypharmacy, limited mobility and sensation, and, in particular, sarcopenia, a natural consequence of aging exacerbated by weight loss. Lifestyle recommendations should emphasize adequate protein intake and exercise, particularly strength training, adapted to mobility. Antiobesity medications and metabolic-bariatric surgery are useful in select patients.