Maintaining movement ability in old age: challenges for gerontechnology.
The degree of behavioral slowing that occurs with aging is highly task specific. Compensation for age related slowing, when necessary, requires task redesign and ergonomic interventions. Walking, performing various physical chores required in carrying out ADLs and IADLs, and avoiding falls are challenges for significant numbers of old people. Interventions based on prevention and/or compensation were presented. Approaches to the maintenance of strength required to carry out such activities emphasized resistive training programs. Improvements in visibility of the physical environment were stressed as one means of reducing falls and accidents.
Fozard
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National Institute on Aging, Gerontology Research Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Heikkinen
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged / Q000502:physiology*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods; D013672:Technology