• As much as 24% of the global older adult population faces issues related to frailty.
• Past studies have shown that frailty can heighten a person’s chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia, and can also increase their fall risk.
• A new study has found that walking at a slightly faster speed than a person’s normal pace may help improve physical function in older adults who are frail or at a high risk for frailty.
• Researchers have developed and tested a smartphone app designed to accurately measure walking pace, which can make it easier for older adults to increase their pace.

Written by Corrie Pelc on July 22, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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