Mobility Matters

A Living Think Tank on Older Adult Mobility

Mobility Matters: Advancing policy, research, clinical innovation, and scalable solutions to improve mobility outcomes in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Mobility decline is one of the leading drivers of rehospitalization, long-term institutionalization, and loss of independence for older adults. It is also associated with rising healthcare costs and significant emotional and practical strain on individuals and families. 

At the same time, shifts toward value-based care, workforce challenges, and emerging technologies are transforming how rehabilitation and mobility-related care will be delivered and experienced. 

Mobility Matters is a national, interdisciplinary initiative advancing policy, research, clinical innovation, and scalable solutions to improve mobility outcomes for older adults in post-acute care, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). 

This convening brings together leaders across research, health policy, clinical care, industry innovation, and patient advocacy to address one of the most pressing challenges in aging care: restoring and sustaining mobility for older adults receiving care in skilled nursing settings.

Conference #1:

September 23, 2026 8:00 a.m. MST to September 24, 2026 4:00 p.m. MST, 2026

University of Colorado Anschutz

 

 

What is the Mobility Matters Conference?

The Mobility Matters Conference Series functions as a working think tank that brings together leader to align evidence, implementation science, policy reform, workforce strategy, and technology innovation to improve functional recovery, independence, and quality of life for those living in skilled nursing facilities. Participants engage in collaborative problem-solving, strategic planning, and innovation grounded in research and real-world practice.

Why Mobility Matters?

Mobility decline is a major driver of rehospitalization, long-term institutionalization, rising healthcare costs, and significant emotional and practical strain on individuals and families. At the same time, shifts toward greater value-based care, workforce challenges, and emerging technologies are transforming how rehabilitation and mobility-related care are delivered and experienced.

Conference Highlights

Participants can expect:

Keynote perspectives from leaders in geriatric rehabilitation, post-acute care, and mobility innovation
Interactive sessions focused on practical solutions: staffing, workflow, and sustainable, cost-effective mobility programs.
Care based discussions featuring real examples from skilled nursing, home health, and hospital-to-SNF transitions
Collaborative workgroups designed to produce actionable strategies and solutions that can be put into practice
Networking that builds meaningful cross-disciplinary partnerships

Who Will Benefit from Attending

 

Mobility Matters Conference convenes invited leaders who are actively shaping the future of mobility, function, and care delivery for older adults. 


The conference includes invited participants with expertise and experience across the following areas:
  • Patients, residents, and caregiver representatives
  • Government and public health leaders
  • Health policy and value-based care experts
  • National association and professional society representatives
  • Clinical and rehabilitation leaders
  • Payers and health system decision-makers
  • Post-acute care administrators
  • Health services, implementation science, and mobility researchers
  • Quality improvement and population health experts
  • Industry and technology innovators advancing mobility-supportive tools and systems
Participants are intentionally selected to ensure an expansive perspective spanning clinical care, research, operations, policy, system-level leadership, and the patient and resident perspective.

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