Purpose There is growing interest in intelligent assistive technologies (IATs) in the
rehabilitation and support of older adults, however, the factors contributing to or preventing …

Purpose The development of assistive technologies that support people in social
interactions has attracted increased attention in HCI. This paper presents a systematic …

Background Declining physical performance in old age is associated with a wide range of
negative health-related outcomes. However, it is unclear which physical capabilities should …

Research shows significant health benefits of going outside in late life. Using the 2019 and
2020 National Health and Aging Trend Study and its 2020 COVID-19 supplemental survey …

We used the 2019–2021 US National Health and Aging Trend Study (N= 3,063, age 70+)
and multinomial logistic regression and generalized linear models with Poisson and log link …

Lower extremity ambulatory assistive devices (LEADs) are important augments that provide
mobility and stability when weightbearing is restricted in the setting of injury, surgery, or …

Purpose To investigate the current situation of assistive device (AD) usage among seniors in
Tibet, China, and explore its influencing factors. Methods A mixed-methods design was …

Age-related loss of mobility and an increased risk of falling remain major obstacles for older
adults to live independently. Many elderly people lack the coordination and strength …

Emergency evacuations involve a complex interaction between different stress-related
factors (encompassing both human behavior and physical infrastructure) and associated …

Purpose To assess frequently asked questions (FAQs) about mobility devices among older
adults. Materials and methods We searched multiple terms on Google to find FAQs …