台灣於2008年正式進入高齡化社會。世界衛生組織(WHO)將65歲以上的人列為老年人。對這一 人群進行調查後我們發現了一些常見問題，例如法久站、跌倒風險增加和體力下降，而這些問題都與肌肉健康有關。肌少症成為老化過程中的一個重要問題，由於老化會導致肌肉的流失，未能及早改善可能會導致喪失能力的風險。然而，與肌少症相關的教材和書籍在台灣尚未普及。本專題團隊採用動態短影音和書冊的方法進行肌少症教育，使中老年人能夠提前認識到肌少症的症狀與嚴重性。與經常強調年齡或市售傳統教材不同，致力於創造平等且充滿力量的視覺，重於傳播策略與預防知識，促進目標受眾的身體能更加健康並擁有美好的生活。
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Taiwan officially entered an aging society in 2008. Individuals aged 65 and above are classified as elderly by the World Health Organization (WHO). A comprehensive investigation into the challenges faced by this demographic revealed common issues such as difficulty in prolonged standing, increased risk of falls, and declining physical strength, all rooted in muscle health. Notably, sarcopenia, characterized by age-related muscle loss, emerged as a significant concern during our data collection process. As aging leads to physiological changes, failure to make early improvements may result in the risk of incapacitation. However, teaching materials and books related to sarcopenia have not yet been popularized in Taiwan. Our team adopted a dynamic and inclusive approach to sarcopenia education, empowering middle-aged and elderly individuals to recognize the signs of muscle loss or the seriousness of sarcopenia in advance. Unlike conventional materials that often emphasize age or employ terms with special meaning, our communication strategy focuses on the equitable dissemination of preventive knowledge, promoting a sense of physical fulfillment among our target audience.
