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This qualitative study examined the effects of strong quarantine measures and social distancing on older adults\u2019 lifestyles. The participants in this study were 13 people aged 65 and older with chronic diseases who resided in South Korean communities. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to interpret the data collected from in-depth interviews. Four themes and 13 subthemes were identified. The four themes were \u201clifestyle changes,\u201d \u201cincreased cautiousness in daily life,\u201d \u201cpsychological changes,\u201d and \u201cadaptation to life during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d The participants followed quarantine rules strictly and noted lifestyle changes, such as increased time spent at home due to social distancing guidelines, a smaller radius of daily activity, and changes in exercise and dietary habits. They also reported increased caution toward other people and objects that other people interacted with due to their fear of COVID-19 infection. They expressed fear about COVID-19 infection and anxiety about COVID-19-related news, and they often felt bored and depressed; however, the participants accepted, endured, and gradually adapted to these lifestyle changes. 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