Modifiable factors related to life-space mobility in community-dwelling older adults: results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
Ayse KuspinarC P VerschoorM K BeauchampJ DushoffJ MaE AmsterC BassimV Dal Bello-HaasM A GregoryJ E HarrisL LettsS E Neil-SztramkoJ RichardsonR ValaitisB VrkljanPublished in: BMC geriatrics (2020)
To our knowledge, this was the first study to examine the association between life-space mobility and a comprehensive set of modifiable factors that were selected based on a theoretical framework and existing research evidence. This study had two important messages. First, driving, social support and walking speed emerged as the most significant correlates of life-space mobility in older adults. Second, life-space mobility is multifactorial and interventions that are pragmatic in their design and testing are needed that consider the complexity involved. A multi-disciplinary approach to examining life-space mobility in older adults is needed to optimize opportunities for healthy aging and develop strategies that support mobility in older adulthood.