抄録
This study aimed to examine the lifestyle habits, and physical and mental health of older adults living in the Japanese communities in 2018-2020. A total of 257 older women who lived independently in a community participated in this study. The average age of the participants was 77.7±6.0 years. Participants were salon attendees. Cued recall and, one-leg standing with eyes open were measured and a questionnaire about daily life was administered to the participants. During the two-year study period measurements were taken once a year. The 2020 record for cued recall showed a statistically significant difference compared to 2019, and the 2020 record for one-leg standing with eyes open showed a statistically significant difference compared to the other two years. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the daily life questionnaire survey revealed that older adults recieved fewer opportunities for conversation. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in the physical and mental functions of older adults living in the community. Exercising while adopting measures against infection is considered highly necessary.
