[Disease sequelae on function in persons 70 years and older and the acceptance of a new supporting network, the NetzWerk GesundAktiv (NWGA)].

Background: The growing need of nursing care as life expectancy increases is a problem. The Netzwerk AktivGesund (NWGA) tries to change this development in a positive way. In a pilot region of the city of Hamburg, persons 70 years and older were invited by their health insurance companies to participate in the NWGA supportive network.

Reference values of gait characteristics in community-dwelling older persons with different physical functional levels.

Background: Mobility is one major component of healthy ageing of older persons. It includes gait speed, nowadays valued as the sixth vital sign of ageing. Quantitative gait analysis can support clinical diagnostics, monitor progression of diseases and provide information about the efficacy of interventions.