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What percentage of 80 year olds use a walker?

While mobility device usage can fluctuate, data from studies like the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) offers key insights, with one study noting that around 11.6% of seniors overall used walkers in a specific period. For those aged 80 and over, the prevalence of mobility device use, including walkers, significantly increases.

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