Older Adults’ Engagement in Meaningful Activities and Quality of Life During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study

EMA contributed significantly to older adults' QoL and perceived health during the pandemic and was also evident in participants' definitions of health and QoL via changes in their activities. Plain-Language Summary: This study provides insight into engagement in meaningful activities (EMA) as a potential way to improve the quality of life of older adults during times of crisis. The study examined the impact of EMA on quality of life among community-dwelling older adults during COVID-19. The authors used questionnaires to explore the older adults' experiences of the pandemic's effect on their health. The study broadens understanding of how COVID-19 affected activity patterns among older adults, including changes in the frequency and manner of their engagement in various activities, as well as EMA's impact on how they perceived their health and quality of life.