Understanding Physical Functioning in Older Adults – New Approaches and Novel Interventions

Maintaining physical function is an important component of healthy aging that impacts older adults’ quality of life, their ability to remain independent, and their overall health. New approaches are needed to examine the multifactorial mechanisms influencing age-related physical decline on both an individual and systems-level. Novel interventions to prevent mobility disability or improve physical functioning can make a significant impact on not only physical health but overall well-being.