This GSA Annual Scientific Meeting iSession provides participants with a forum for conversation on findings, limitations, and future work opportunities around a topic. Mobility, physical activity and social engagement are important to healthy aging and independent living among older adults. Panelists will discuss new developments that have important implications to community programs that support older adults aging in place. 

Presented by:

• Wenjun Li, PhD, Professor of Public Health, University of Massachusetts Lowell (Chair)
• Lien Quach, PhD, MD, MSc, Gerontologist/Research Scientist, Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston
• Ladda Thiamwong, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
• Hao (Howe) Liu, PT, PhD, MS, FGSA, Professor of Physical Therapy, University of North Texas Health Science Center (Co-Moderator)
• Katelyn Webster-Dekker, PhD, RN, Postdoctoral Fellow, Indiana University School of Nursing (Co-Moderator)