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| Addressing individual differences in mobility transition counseling with older adults | | Author(s) | Marla Berg-Weger, Thomas M Meuser, James Stowe |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 56, no 3, April 2013 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, April 2013 |
| Pages | pp 201-218 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Transport services ; Advisory services [elderly] ; Ageing process ; Physical capacity ; Cognitive processes ; Evaluation. |
| Annotation | The present study looked at the final phase of a three-phase project examining issues related to age-related mobility transition preparedness. The goal of the third phase was to examine properties and correlates of the clinical assessment tool 'Assessment of Readiness for Mobility Transition' (ARMT) in a second, community-based sample of 133 older adults, with emphasis on variables relevant to social work assessment and intervention. Concurrent validity was supported. Higher readiness to cope with mobility transition and self-confidence related to fall risk, higher self-rated health/vision and fewer maladaptive behaviours, but not social support and/or adaptive coping. This suggested that those at risk could benefit from person-centered intervention to mobilise strengths for transportation and mobility planning. The study also found that older drivers may harbour unrealistic expectations regarding non-family mobility support. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130823231 A |
| Classmark | O: IT: BG: BI: DA: 4C |
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