Changes in Physical Activity Status: Comparison of Older Adults With Versus Without a History of Covid-19 Infection

Changes in Physical Activity Status: Comparison of Older Adults With Versus Without a History of Covid-19 Infection

The negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the physical activity behavior of overall adults has been reported. But much less is known in older adults. Alterations in physical activity among Covid-19 survivors have not been investigated so far. The present study aimed to evaluate the physical activity status of older adults in terms of a history of Covid-19 infection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 65 years non-dementia community dwelling older adults

Exclusion Criteria:

• The exclusion criteria were: (1) intensive care unit admission due to Covid-19 infection, (2) neurodegenerative or psychotic disease, (3) delirium, (4) terminal illness (malignancy, advanced organ failure), and (5) hearing impairment that disrupts conducting the telephone survey