Aging, the Central Nervous System, and Mobility in Older Adults: Neural Mechanisms of Mobility Impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobility is crucial for successful aging and is impaired in many older adults. We know very little about the subtle, subclinical age-related changes in the central nervous system (CNS) that mediate mobility impairment.

Methods

A conference series focused on aging, the CNS, and mobility was launched. The second conference addressed major age-associated mechanisms of CNS-mediated mobility impairment. Speakers and conference attendees recommended key areas for future research, identified barriers to progress, and proposed strategies to overcome them.

Results

Priorities identified for future research include (a) studying interactions among different mechanisms; (b) examining effects of interventions targeting these mechanisms; (c) evaluating the effect of genet

SUBMITTER: Sorond FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4643615 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature