By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker May 15 2026 A chair, a stopwatch, and a short diet questionnaire may be enough to identify adults at risk of future mobility decline before major physical limitations develop. Study: Early Identification of Mobility Limitations in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Development of a Prediction Model Based on a Prospective Cohort . Image credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal JMIR Aging reported