Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on meaningful activity engagement in racially and ethnically diverse older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participation and active engagement in meaningful activities support the emotional and physical well-being of older adults. In 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic altered lives, including the ability to participate in meaningful activities. This study compared meaningful activity engagement before and at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in a nationally representative, diverse sample >65 years between 2015 and 2020.

Methods

We described the proportions and characteristics of National Health and Aging Trends Study participants and their engagement in four activities: visiting friends or family, attending religious services, participating in clubs/classes/other organized activities, and going out for enjoyment. We used mixed effects logistic regressions to

SUBMITTER: Oh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10524549 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature