JSNA 2009 4.13.3 Unable to manage at least one mobility activity on their own
Summary
Mobility is a key component of independent living; loss of mobility results in individuals requiring support, assistance or aids and adaptations to maintain daily living skills.
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- JSNA 2009 - 4. Health & Social Care Need
- JSNA 2009 Older People's Theme
- JSNA 2009 Physical and Sensory Impairment Theme
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| Description | The 2005 Household Survey demonstrated that fewer men (39%) than women (47%) aged 65 and over reported any difficulty with walking a quarter of a mile. Both prevalence and severity of this problem increased with age. Nationally around 1.3 million people aged 65 and over were estimated to be unable to manage at least one of the mobility activities. This is predicted to rise to nearly 1.9 million in 2025, an increase of over 42%. Life after retirement can span a number of decades and present very changing needs. Vulnerability to social exclusion among older people increases with age and impairment, for example, the proportion of people who have severe difficulties in accessing essential services (shops, post office and doctor) increases with age. The oldest old, and older people with health problems or disabilities are most likely to be disadvantaged through lack of access to transport. Moreover, risks for older people generally are exacerbated for those in rural areas, and those from black and minority ethnic groups (CRSP 2006). |
| Subject & Keywords | physical disability |
