Purpose: Building on the disablement process model and the concept of person–
environment fit (pe fit), this review article examines 2 critical questions concerning the role of …

An increased focus on international and national levels of society to meet the transportation
needs of older people and people with disabilities is realized through legislation, directives …

Background Walking aids are issued to older adults to prevent falls, however, paradoxically
their use has been identified as a risk factor for falling. To prevent falls, walking aids must be …

This paper focuses on older peoples' needs as pedestrians by examining their perceptions
of the outdoor environment in both bare-ground and snow/ice conditions. Qualitative and …

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 …

T his chapter represents a transition to consideration of older adults' use of outdoor
environments. Synthesizing insights from research in different European countries …

Due to decreased functional capacity as well as high environmental demands there is a risk
of diminishing activity outside home in very old age (age 80+). In order to explore differences …

The use of mobility devices, such as walking sticks and rollators, increases during the
ageing process. Our aim was to explore how very old single-living Swedish women …

Background Walking aids are designed for structural support during walking, however,
surprisingly self-reported use of a walking aid (“Yes, I use one.”) has been identified as a risk …

To assist balance and mobility, older adults are often prescribed walking aids. Nevertheless,
surprisingly their use has been associated with increased falls-risk. To address this finding …