Cognitive and Physical Correlates of Walking Speed, Mobility, and Frailty in Geriatric Individuals

Aim This study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive function and physical performance parameters, including grip strength, walking speed, mobility, and frailty, in geriatric individuals.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 geriatric individuals aged 65 years and older. Cognitive functions were assessed using the Standardized Mini-Mental Test. Physical performance was measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery, grip strength with a hand dynamometer, walking speed with the six-meter walk test, mobility with the Timed Up and Go test, and frailty with the FRAIL Scale.Results A significant relationship was found between cognitive function and walking speed (r = 0.448, 95% CI: 0.19–0.65, p = 0.001) and between cognitive function and frailty (ρ = −0.345, 95% CI: −0.57 to −0.07, p = 0.016). No significant associations were observed between cognitive function and physical performance, grip strength, or mobility.Conclusions Higher walking speed was related to better cognitive function, whereas increased frailty was associated with poorer cognitive function. These findings suggest that mobility, frailty status, and cognitive health are closely interconnected in geriatric individuals.