Prevalence and factors associated with changes in frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study from 2020 to 2022.

Tamaki Hirose Yohei SawayaMasahiro IshizakaNaori HashimotoAkira KuboTomohiko Urano

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2023)

During the early stages, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the frailty of older adults in densely populated areas. The results also suggest an attenuation in the decline in older adult activity in 2022. Continuous engagement in hobbies and community activities was crucial for improving and preventing deterioration in frailty status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
healthcare
mental health
risk factors
social media
middle aged
young adults