Age and Mobility in Blacks and Whites
African-Americans and whites lose mobility -- and therefore independence -- in different ways as they age. ìData suggest that depression, falling and lack of exercise may play a role in loss of mobility for African-Americans,î says Richard Allman, M.D., director of UAB's Center for Aging. ìFor white people, vision and incontinence are major factors. Women who are not on hormone replacement therapy are also at risk.î UAB is following the status of older adults over time to help identify the reasons for age-related loss of mobility and possible interventions to maintain independence in older adults. Call Melanie Parker, Media Relations, 934-8935.
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