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Characteristics of the study samples (n = 53).
| Variables | Middle-Age Group (n = 25) |
Elderly Group (n = 28) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean ± SD (range) | 53.4 ± 5.9 (46–63) | 81.9 ± 4.2 (75–90) |
| Gender, n (%) Male/Female | 7 (25)/21 (75) | 6 (24)/19 (76) |
| Use of assistive device, n (%) | 0 (0) | 7 (25) |
