Association of physical activity with utilization of long-term care in community-dwelling older adults in Germany: results from the population-based KORA-Age observational study.

Kathrin E SteinbeißerLarissa SchwarzkopfLars SchwettmannMichael LaxyEva GrillChristian ResterAnnette PetersHildegard Seidl

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2022)

The GNPAR are rarely met by older adults. However, doing any type of PA is associated with non-utilization of LTC in community-dwelling older adults. Therefore, older adults should be encouraged to walk or exercise regularly. Furthermore, future PA programs should consider target-groups' particularities to reach individuals with the highest needs for support.

Keyphrases

physical activity
long term care
body mass index
public health
sleep quality
current status
tyrosine kinase
body composition