In old age, walking difficulty may reduce opportunities to reach valued activity destinations.
Walking modifications, eg, slower pace or using a walking aid, may enable individuals to …

Becoming homebound can be devastating for older adults in rural communities. This study
aimed to identify protective or high-risk social activities associated with homebound status …

Objectives We investigated the association of social participation with mental well-being
among older people and whether purpose in life mediates the potential association. Method …

Aims: Despite success in avoiding morbidity and mortality in the oldest members of the
population during the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis may have affected the well-being of …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, quality of life (QoL) was reduced among many groups,
including Israeli older adults. This study investigated perceived QoL, perceived accessibility …

Understanding older adults' relationships with their environments and the way this
relationship evolves over time have been increasingly acknowledged in gerontological …

The scientific literature shows some attributes of neighborhood built environments that can
contribute to promoting physical activity, thereby encouraging older adults to take outdoor …

Background Poor sleep health is an understudied yet potentially modifiable risk factor for
reduced life space mobility (LSM), defined as one's habitual movement throughout a …

Background Decision-making about when to stop driving for older adults involves
assessment of driving risk, availability of support or resources, and strong emotions about …

Aim Older adults show considerable diversity in their use of digital devices, eg, computers,
tablets, and smart phones: some are non-users, some are learning to use them, and some …