A significant association was noted between gait speed and 10-year survival, particularly for participants older than 75. Ten-year survival increased by roughly 12% for each 0.1-m/second increase ...

Falls can be serious at any age but, as people get older, their risk of falling increases, often with catastrophic ...

People who claim changes in strength or gait are the best indicators of aging ... measure of aging" than other physical markers, urging older people to practice balance exercises to stay healthy.

Assessing gait can predict gross motor delays in kids, fall risks in older adults and, when coupled with a cognition decline, the risk of dementia. In addition, a slow gait may be a sign of ...

The Cleveland Clinic is currently seeking older adults and individuals with Parkinson's disease to participate in their SAFE GAIT study. If you're interested in contributing to this potentially ...