Beyond frailty: Mild cognitive impairment linked to slower gait speed

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Gait is a fundamental activity of daily living and can reflect multiple aspects of physical and cognitive function in older individuals. Slower gait speed is commonly associated with frailty, a condition in which the body has a reduced ability to withstand stressors. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which involves a decline in cognitive function without a major loss of independence in daily…

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