The impact of fear of falling on health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: mediating effects of depression and moderated mediation effects of physical activity

Physical activity reduces depression and improves health-related quality of life by influencing older adults' fear of falling. Community-based programs are needed to encourage and support older adults in maintaining moderate physical activity to manage the depression caused by fear of falling, which is common among older adults, and to improve their health-related quality of life.