Neuropsychological and physiological age-related changes in older adults directly affect
safety and independence, especially with regards to balance and mobility. The rollator is …

Objectives This study examined the longitudinal relationship between mobility device use,
falls and fear of falling (FOF) among community-dwelling older adults by frailty status over a …

Introduction Examining how assistive device (cane, walker) use relates to other mobility
factors can provide insight into older adults' future mobility needs. Methods Data come from …

Walking aids are widely used by older adults, however, alarmingly, their use has been
linked to increased falls-risk, yet clinicians have no objective way of assessing user stability …

The transitions between sitting and standing have a high physical and coordination demand,
frequently causing falls in older individuals. Rollators, or four-wheeled walkers, are often …

Aim: Rolling walkers (RW) are among the most common ambulatory devices used in senior‐
living communities. However, many observational studies have associated RW use with an …

The rollator is a mobility aid commonly used to facilitate balance and mobility for individuals
with cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, or neurological deficits. Despite its popularity, there …

Falling is a serious health concern among older wheelchair users as falling may result in
functional impairment, morbidity, and mortality. Researchers have examined prevention …

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. Walkers are often
used by and prescribed to this population to reduce fall risk, however, walker users and …

The relationship between perceived health and walker use has seldom been addressed.
Concerns over falls and falls risk are precursors to walker use. We compared the SF-36 …