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Research finds that leisure activities reduce functional impairment risk in older adults with depressive symptoms, suggesting a need for supportive strategies.
Participation in outdoor leisure activities that combine physical, cognitive and social elements may help prevent functional impairment among older adults with depressive symptoms. These findings can help to develop practical support strategies to improve health and prevent functional impairment among older adults with depressive symptoms.
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