The EMBOLDEN study: Using intervention co-design to enhance physical and community mobility in older adults

IntroductionPhysical mobility and social participation are key to maintaining independence and quality of life as one ages. Barriers to mobility and engagement lead to social isolation, and poor physical and mental health, which are precursors to frailty. To date, most mobility-enhancing interventions in older persons have been designed by researchers without older adults’ input and delivered in controlled settings; translation to real-world …