Changes in Life-Space Mobility with Loss of Relatives and Friends among Older Adults: Results from the UAB Study of Aging.
Amelia DriggersRichard E KennedyBeverly Rosa WilliamsCynthia J BrownDavid R BuysPublished in: The Gerontologist (2023)
Those with loss do not experience acute decline post loss but do have an acceleration of the pre-existing decline. While additional research may explain the impact of loss on LSM; this finding suggests that more interventions such as social, mental, or healthcare services, may be needed for those who experience loss. Specifically, bereaved individuals may benefit from.