---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/age-friendly-healthcare-you/care-mobility'
title: 'Care for Mobility'
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-14T19:49:02+00:00'
updated: '2019-09-12T20:42:52+00:00'
type: landing_page
summary: 'Mobility is the term for being able to move freely on our own or with help. Mobility is linked to staying physically fit and being able to live on our own for as long as possible, which makes it one of the most important “Ms” of geriatrics for our health, safety, and independence. Focusing on Mobility means maintaining our ability to walk or stay balanced while also avoiding falls and other types of common injuries.'
published: true
---
##  [Care for Mobility](/age-friendly-healthcare-you/care-mobility)

Mobility is the term for being able to move freely on our own or with help. **Mobility** is linked to staying physically fit and being able to live on our own for as long as possible, which makes it one of the most important “Ms” of geriatrics for our health, safety, and independence.

Focusing on Mobility means maintaining our ability to walk or stay balanced while also avoiding falls and other types of common injuries.

 These resources can help with mobility.

- [Balance Problems](/a-z-topic/balance-problems "Balance Problems")
- [Choosing the Right Cane or Walker](/tools-and-tips/choosing-right-cane-or-walker "Choosing the Right Cane or Walker")
- [Driving & Older Adults](/a-z-topic/safe-driving "Safe Driving")
- [Home Safety Tips](/tools-and-tips/home-safety-tips-older-adults-0 "Home Safety Tips for Older Adults")
- [Falls Prevention](/tools-and-tips/what-ask-falls-prevention-0 "What to Ask: Falls Prevention")
- [Physical Activity](/tools-and-tips/what-ask-falls-prevention-0 "What to Ask: Falls Prevention")
- [Safe Travel Tips](/tools-and-tips/safe-travel-tips-older-adults "Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults")
- [Walking Tips](/tools-and-tips/walking-tips-older-adults-0 "Walking Tips for Older Adults")