Guidance

COVID-19: wider impacts on people aged 65 and over

An estimation of the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on physical activity and falls in older adults and recommendations to mitigate these effects.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 12 August 2021

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Wider impacts of COVID-19 on physical activity, deconditioning and falls in older adults

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Wider impacts of COVID-19 on physical activity, deconditioning and falls in older adults: technical appendix

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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.

The technical appendix provides detailed information on the methods that have been used in the study.

Published 12 August 2021