Certain chronic conditions, particularly gait/balance disorders and depression, are associated with significant decline in functional status in older persons who receive CGA. These findings may help identify older persons at risk for greatest functional decline despite participation in CGA and may also suggest the need for more effective intervention strategies in these individuals.

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Both 25(OH)D and total 25(OH)D were negatively correlated with PTH, a bone formation marker (alkaline phosphatase) and percent body fat. Both 25(OH)D and total 25(OH)D were positively correlated with a bone resorption marker (C-terminal cross-linked telopeptides of type I collagen), ESR and Apo A-I after multiple regression analysis.

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