Commonly measured constructs of mobility included walking , climbing stairs , and lower extremity function .
There was heterogeneity in ways of defining and measuring mobility limitation in older adults living in the community .
Mobility is critical in maintaining independence in older adults .
This study aims to systematic ally review the scientific literature to identify measures of mobility limitation for community-dwelling older adults .
Socioeconomic position and incident mobility impairment in the Cardiovascular Health Study
Background We investigated if personal socioeconomic position ( SEP ) factors and neighborhood characteristics were associated with incident mobility impairment in the elderly . Methods We used data from the Cardiovascular Health Study , a longitudinal , population -based examination of coronary heart disease and stroke among persons aged 65 and older in the United States . Results Among 3,684 persons without baseline mobility impairment , lower baseline SEP was associated with increased risk of incident mobility disability during the 10-year follow-up period , although the strengths of these associations varied by socioeconomic indicator and race/sex group . Conclusion Among independent-living elderly , SEP affected development of mobility impairment into later life . Particular effort should be made to prevent or delay its onset among the elderly with low income , education , and /or who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods
Commonly measured constructs of mobility included walking , climbing stairs , and lower extremity function .
There was heterogeneity in ways of defining and measuring mobility limitation in older adults living in the community .
Mobility is critical in maintaining independence in older adults .
This study aims to systematic ally review the scientific literature to identify measures of mobility limitation for community-dwelling older adults .