Predictors of real-life mobility in community-dwelling older adults: an exploration based on a comprehensive framework for analyzing mobility

Abstract

Background: Reduced mobility is associated with a plethora of adverse outcomes. To support older adults inmaintaining their independence, it first is important to have deeper knowledge of factors that impact on theirmobility. Based on a framework that encompasses demographical, environmental, physical, cognitive, psychologicaland social domains, this study explores predictors of different aspects of real-life mobility in community-dwellingolder adults. Methods: Data were obtained in two study waves with a total sample ofn= 154. Real- Show more