Wider impacts of COVID-19 on physical activity, deconditioning and falls in older adults
- Date Published
- Aug 2021
- Publisher(s)
- Public Health England
- Document Type
- Report
- More Info
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1010501/HEMT_Wider_Impacts_Falls.pdf
- Themes
- COVID-19 Recovery, Economic Impact, Under Represented Groups*
- Sub Themes
- Specific Conditions
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Older Adults
This report looks at how the wider impacts of COVID-19 have affected older people (65 years and over), with a focus upon deconditioning and falls.
This report looks at how the wider impacts of COVID-19 have affected older people (65 years and over), with a focus upon deconditioning and falls. Estimates of these impacts on physical activity levels and rates of falls in older people are provided. The report also summarises recommendations aimed at mitigating these impacts and to improve older adult mental and physical health.
