An observational cohort study of longitudinal impacts on frailty and well-being of COVID-19 lockdowns in older adults in England and Spain
Research from Lancaster University and the University of Valencia by Ian Garner and colleagues examines the impact of the COVID lockdowns on the health of older adults in England and Spain (January 2022) To reduce the spread of COVID-19, governments initiated lockdowns, limiting mobility and social interaction of populations. Lockdown is linked to health issues, yet the full impact on health remains unknown, particularly in more vulnerable groups. This study examined the impact on frailty and outcomes in high and low COVID-19 risk older adults. We examined health-related behaviours and support resources participants used...