Life-space mobility in the elderly: current perspectives
J Johnson, MA Rodriguez, S Al Snih - Clinical interventions in …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Life-space mobility (LSM) is a concept for assessing patterns of functional mobility over time.
LSM is gaining traction in the research of geriatric population health. Several instruments …
LSM is gaining traction in the research of geriatric population health. Several instruments …
Life-space mobility and active aging as factors underlying quality of life among older people before and during COVID-19 lockdown in Finland—a longitudinal study
T Rantanen, J Eronen, M Kauppinen… - The Journals of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Social distancing, that is, avoiding places with other people and staying at
home, was recommended to prevent viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic …
home, was recommended to prevent viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Active aging–resilience and external support as modifiers of the disablement outcome: AGNES cohort study protocol
Background Population aging increases the need for knowledge on positive aspects of
aging, and contributions of older people to their own wellbeing and that of others. We …
aging, and contributions of older people to their own wellbeing and that of others. We …
Physical limitations, walkability, perceived environmental facilitators and physical activity of older adults in Finland
The aim was to study objectively assessed walkability of the environment and participant
perceived environmental facilitators for outdoor mobility as predictors of physical activity in …
perceived environmental facilitators for outdoor mobility as predictors of physical activity in …
Demographic and disease characteristics associated with pain intensity, kinesiophobia, balance, and fall self-efficacy among people with osteoarthritis: a cross …
EC Ekediegwu, CE Akpaenyi, IB Nwosu… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2022 - Springer
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease leading to
significant pain, mobility limitation, economic burden, reduced quality of life, and disability …
significant pain, mobility limitation, economic burden, reduced quality of life, and disability …
Psychological resilience and active aging among older people with mobility limitations
S Siltanen, A Tourunen, M Saajanaho… - European journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Active aging refers to striving for well-being through preferred activity and may be restricted
with declining mobility. We investigated whether psychological resilience, ie, the ability to …
with declining mobility. We investigated whether psychological resilience, ie, the ability to …
Use of walking modifications, perceived walking difficulty and changes in outdoor mobility among community-dwelling older people during COVID-19 restrictions
H Leppä, L Karavirta, T Rantalainen… - Aging clinical and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Outdoor mobility enables participation in essential out-of-home activities in old
age. Aim To compare changes in different aspects of outdoor mobility during COVID-19 …
age. Aim To compare changes in different aspects of outdoor mobility during COVID-19 …
Outdoor mobility and use of adaptive or maladaptive walking modifications among older people
H Skantz, T Rantanen, L Palmberg… - The Journals of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background In old age, decline in functioning may cause changes in walking ability. Our aim
was to study whether older people who report adaptive, maladaptive, or no walking …
was to study whether older people who report adaptive, maladaptive, or no walking …
Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community: a systematic review
J Vseteckova, K Dadova, R Gracia, G Ryan… - European review of …, 2020 - Springer
Summary Background & Aims Evidence suggests that targeted exercise is important for
people living with dementia. The aim of this review was to collect and synthesize evidence …
people living with dementia. The aim of this review was to collect and synthesize evidence …
Predicting autonomous shuttle acceptance in older drivers based on technology readiness/use/barriers, life space, driving habits, and cognition
Shared autonomous vehicle services (ie, automated shuttles, AS) are being deployed
globally and may improve older adults (> 65 years old) mobility, independence, and …
globally and may improve older adults (> 65 years old) mobility, independence, and …