Can electric-powered carts used in public transportation change long-term care risk among older adults?: evidence from a 2-year follow-up survey.

Masaki Fukusada, Masashige Saito, Ryota Watanabe, Shuhei Kobayashi, Kazushige Ide, Katsunori Kondo

Center for Well-being and Society, Nihon Fukushi University, 5-22-35 Chiyoda, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-0012, Japan. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Amid rapid population aging in Japan, declining public transport use has created substantial barriers to older adults' mobility and independence. Such services address first-/last-mile gaps and enable social participation, which are key determinants of healthy aging in community settings. We examined whether Green Slow Mobility (GSM)-a low-speed electric cart used as community public transport-was followed by differences in future long-term care need.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the use of electric-powered carts in public transportation can reduce long-term care needs among older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses mobility and independence, which are crucial for healthy aging and may influence the overall well-being of older adults.

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