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Mind, Mood, Mobility: Supporting Independence Among Rural Older Adults at Risk for Functional Decline
Meaghan A Kennedy1,2, Renee Pepin1,2, Courtney J Stevens1,3
122916Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, Hanover, NH, USA.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|June 23, 2020
Summary
This study proposes a "Mind, Mood, Mobility" intervention to prevent functional decline in rural older adults. Delivered by Area Agency on Aging staff, it targets cognition, mood, and mobility impairments.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Rural older adults face unique challenges in accessing services to prevent functional decline.
- Early impairments in cognition, mood, and mobility are key risk factors for functional decline in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the conceptual framework and rationale for a multicomponent intervention targeting rural older adults at risk for functional decline.
- To introduce the "Mind, Mood, Mobility" intervention designed for early cognitive, mood, or mobility impairments.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing primary care settings to identify at-risk older adults.
- Implementing a multicomponent intervention combining evidence-based strategies.
- Leveraging community-based aging services workforce for intervention delivery.
Main Results:
- The proposed model integrates multiple evidence-based interventions to address interconnected risk factors.
- The intervention is designed for delivery by existing community-based aging services personnel.
- Primary care serves as a crucial entry point for identifying and engaging at-risk individuals.
Conclusions:
- The "Mind, Mood, Mobility" intervention offers a scalable model for preventing functional decline in rural older adults.
- Integrating primary care with community aging services can enhance intervention reach and effectiveness.
- Addressing multiple risk factors simultaneously is crucial for comprehensive geriatric care in underserved areas.
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