Personal goals and changes in life-space mobility among older people

Abstract

Mobility in Old Age study (LISPE), which was conducted between 2012 and 2014, the participants responded to the Life-Space Assessment and Personal Project Analysis in addition to questions on socio-demographics and health. Data were analyzed using generalized estimation equation models. The results showed that goals indicating a desire to be active in daily life, to stay mentally alert, and to exercise were associated with higher lifespace mobility, and that the associations remained over the follow-up years. Goals related to maintaining functioning predicted higher life-space mobility at the two-year follow-up. In contrast, goals reflecting improvement of poor physical functioning predicted lower lifespace mobility. The results remained significant even when adjusted for indicators of health and functioning. This study indicates that supporting older people in striving for relevant personal goals in their lives might contribute to a larger life-space and thus also to improved quality of life in old age.

Physical Limitations, Walkability, Perceived Environmental Facilitators and Physical Activity of Older Adults in Finland

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Prática de atividade física por idosos frequentadores de Unidades Básicas de Saúde

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