Muscle Matters: Staying Strong While Taking a GLP-1 Medication - CenterWell Mulberry, FL

GLP-1 medications can be helpful tools for managing weight and blood sugar, but older adults may need extra support to protect strength, mobility, and independence during treatment. This presentation will explain how appetite changes and weight loss can affect muscle mass, why preserving muscle is important for balance, metabolism, fall prevention, and daily activities, and what steps participants can take to stay strong. Attendees will learn practical strategies for getting enough protein, adding safe strength-building exercises, staying hydrated, managing common nutrition challenges, and knowing when to talk with their healthcare provider about changes in energy, strength, or weight loss.