Physical activity level, fear of falling and quality of life: a comparison between community-dwelling and assisted-living older adults.
Christopher Olusanjo AkosileCharles Kenechukwu IgwemmaduEmmanuel Chiebuka OkoyeAdesola Christiana OdoleUkamaka Gloria MgbeojedoAyodeji Ayodele FabunmiIfeoma Uchenna OnwuakagbaPublished in: BMC geriatrics (2021)
Older adults in the ALFs had lower PA and QOL scores with higher prevalence of FOF than their community-dwelling counterparts. Significant relationships existed between PA, FOF and QOL for participants in either group. Present results may be suggesting that ageing in place ensures better health outcomes than institutionalised ageing. Whenever possible, older adults should therefore be encouraged to age in place rather than moving into ALFs.