VIRTUAL IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILITY PROGRAMS IN MEDICALLY COMPLEX POPULATIONS
2024

Virtual Mobility Programs for Older Adults

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Author Information

Author(s): Garbin Alexander, Stevens-Lapsley Jennifer, Ritchey, Garbin, Rauzi, Stevens-Lapsley

Conclusion

The symposium highlights the benefits and challenges of using virtual platforms to improve mobility in older adults with medical complexities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Virtual platforms can reach more older adults and reduce transportation issues.
  • The symposium includes various projects focusing on fall prevention and telerehabilitation.

Takeaway

This study shows that using online tools can help older people stay active and safe, but there are some challenges to make it work well.

Methodology

The symposium discusses four research projects that utilize virtual platforms for mobility improvement in older adults.

Participant Demographics

Older adults with medical complexity, including Veterans.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0706

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