HMC achieves advanced results in healthcare for the elderly

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved advanced results in providing specialised care for the elderly by offering advanced preventi...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved advanced results in providing specialised care for the elderly by offering advanced preventive and therapeutic services within the framework of the national model for promoting healthy ageing.

The Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital played a vital role in helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. A total of 641 older adults have been treated at the specialist Sarcopenia Clinic since opening in 2023, with new patient registrations increasing by 83 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, highlighting the growing need for specialist care that supports healthy ageing.

The Sarcopenia Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with sarcopenia, a condition that causes age-related loss of muscle strength and physical function. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises sarcopenia as a major health issue linked to falls, disability, hospital admission and loss of independence among older adults.

The clinic supports healthy ageing through early identification, thorough assessment and evidence-based treatment approaches. It aligns with national health priorities and WHO's Ageing principles, with a strong focus on prevention and maintaining daily function.

Clinic services include early detection of sarcopenia and pre-sarcopenia, comprehensive geriatric assessment and frailty-focused care, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to measure muscle mass, personalised strength and functional exercise programmes, targeted nutrition advice, and regular reassessment and follow-up.