Association of physical activity with utilization of long-term care in community-dwelling older adults in Germany: results from the population-based KORA-Age observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is a proven strategy to prevent chronic diseases and reduce falls. Furthermore, it improves or at least maintains performance of activities of daily living, and thus fosters an independent lifestyle in older adults. However, evidence on the association of PA with relevant subgroups, such as older adults with utilization of long-term care (LTC), is sparse. This knowledge would be essential for establishing effective, need-based strategies to minimize the burden on healthcare systems due to the increasing need for LTC in old age.

Methods

Data originate from the 2011/12 (t₁) baseline assessment and 2016 (t₂) follow-up of the population-based Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA-)Age study in southern

SUBMITTER: Steinbeisser K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358813 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature