TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 10. Immobility A1 - Kane, Robert L. A1 - Ouslander, Joseph G. A1 - Abrass, Itamar B. A1 - Resnick, Barbara Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, 7e AB - Although mobility can be achieved by using various devices, the discussion here emphasizes walking. Immobility refers to the state in which an individual has a limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more lower extremities. Immobility can trigger a series of subsequent diseases and problems in older individuals that produce further pain, disability, and impaired quality of life. Optimizing mobility should be the goal of all members of the health-care team working with older adults. Small improvements in mobility can decrease the incidence and severity of complications, improve the patient's well-being, and decrease the cost and burden of caregiving. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57734367 ER -