Aging, the Central Nervous System, and Mobility in Older Adults: Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that the central nervous system (CNS) and mobility are closely linked. CNS-mediated mobility impairment may represent a potentially new and prevalent syndrome within the older adult populations. Interventions targeting this group may have the potential to improve mobility and cognition and prevent disability.

Methods

In 2012, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) sponsored a 3-year conference workshop series, "Aging, the CNS, and Mobility." The goal of this third and final conference was to (i) report on the state of the science of interventions targeting CNS-mediated mobility impairment among community-dwelling older adults and (ii) partnering with the NIA, explore the future of research and interv

SUBMITTER: Varma VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5055648 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature