Promoting older adults' physical activity and social well-being during COVID-19
Leisure Sciences
; 43(1-2):287-294, 2021.
Article
in English
| APA PsycInfo | ID: covidwho-2282094
ABSTRACT
Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adults due to increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Mild to moderate physical activity improves immune system responses to viral respiratory infections. Additionally, social engagement has cumulative health protective benefits across the lifespan. At present, active and social recreation opportunities have been drastically reduced or disbanded due to group size limitations, stay-at-home orders, and reductions in services and facilities. As a result, community dwelling older adults are homebound and need alternative exercise and social opportunities to maintain their health during this time. Leisure professionals can promote physical activity and social well-being among older adults by increasing home-based opportunities, including offering additional online leisure services, opportunities for volunteerism, and social interactions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
COVID-19; older adults; online; physical activity; recreation; social support, *Aging, *Physical Activity, *Recreation, *covid-19, *Older Adulthood, Homebound, Infectious Disorders, Social Support, Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness [3365], Human Adulthood (18 yrs & older) Aged (65 yrs & older)
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Language:
English
Journal:
Leisure Sciences
Year:
2021
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Article
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