@article{5abe0f23716a467aa862a0813e8f554b,
title = "Decoding the Miss Daisy Syndrome: An examination of subjective responses to mobility change",
abstract = "The subjective responses associated with personal life space and mobility status were explored. Thirty individuals participated in focus groups based on self-rated disability status, current places visited, and availability. Qualitative analyses revealed that most participants equated personal mobility with driving a vehicle. Attitudes concerning mobility status and preparedness for change varied based on disability level and personal experience. Fear of dependence from future mobility loss was prominent in all groups. Few participants acknowledged significant planning for future retirement from driving or other mobility challenges. An understanding of common attitudes, perceptions and meanings can inform professionals who intervene and support older adults experiencing mobility changes.",
keywords = "Adults, Aging, Mental health, Mobility, Older, Qualitative, Quality of life, Social work practice",
author = "King, \{M. Denise\} and Meuser, \{Thomas M.\} and Marla Berg-Weger and Chibnall, \{John T.\} and Harmon, \{Annie C.\} and Richard Yakimo",
note = "Funding Information: This work was supported by a grant from the National Center on Senior Transportation, Washington, DC, a subsidiary of Easter Seals, Inc. (T. M. Meuser, Principal Investigator). We thank our wonderful volunteer participants and the many organizations that helped in the recruitment process, including The Alzheimer{\textquoteright}s Association—St. Louis Chapter, The Shepherd Center, Susan Signorino{\textquoteright}s Professional Networking Listserv, The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, and The Washington University Alzheimer{\textquoteright}s Disease Research Center{\textquoteright}s Alzheimer List. We also wish to acknowledge a number of key supporters of this project who donated their time and expertise in telephone screening and thematic analysis efforts: Patricia Niewoehner, OTR/L, CDRS, St. Louis VA Medical Center; Kimberly A. Johnson, MEd, Gerontology Graduate Program, University of Missouri—St. Louis; and graduate students James Stowe (University of Missouri—Columbia), Elizabeth Yates and Bryant Price (University of Missouri—St. Louis).",
year = "2011",
month = jan,
doi = "10.1080/01634372.2010.522231",
language = "English",
volume = "54",
pages = "29--52",
journal = "Journal of Gerontological Social Work",
issn = "0163-4372",
number = "1",
}