Leveraging Behavioral Science to Enhance Outcomes for Older Adult Populations with Complex Disability 1170

There is an increasing demand for rehabilitation services to meet the complex, chronic health needs of an aging, medically complex population. Older adults with multimorbidity experience physical and social vulnerabilities that complicate receipt of and adherence to physical rehabilitation services. Meeting the complex needs of the aging population will require new treatment paradigms both within the rehabilitation clinic and at home. The purpose of this symposium is to illustrate how to apply principles from behavioral science and behavioral economics to improve physical activity among older adults, both Veterans and non-Veterans, living with multimorbidity, stroke, or Parkinson’s disease. This includes a discussion of the use of different technologies – wearables, remote monitoring platforms – to enhance the scalability and durability of these programs over time. The session will emphasize the importance of tailoring behavioral intervention and technologies to meet the unique needs and preferences of older adults living with complex disability.