Why do old people walk like they have just pooped in their pants?

Answer 1

it is called "The Geriatric Shuffle"

Answer 2

sometimes the spine has diminished and causes them to slouch, they have aches and pains that they have learned to deal with by sitting, standing and walking in a certain position...and sometimes, unfortunately, they HAVE pooped their pants...
it is a very sad thing to grow old

Answer 3

They are old you have been on the earth over 70 years your hips are sore your knees are sore probably have arthritis how you expect them to walk and some poor ones have lost bodily functions and maybe are wearing pads .
Be more nicer to the elderly please.

Answer 4

Wait till you're old and look in the mirror, then you'll find your answer and think what a twit you were to ask it in the first place.

Answer 5

either cuz they did. or they have trouble walking now that they are old. if this doesn't help maybe in a few decades you will find out the answer yourself

Answer 6

Maybe they have a medical problem.Have you ever thought of that? You will get old one day and walk like this you unrespectfull idiot.

Answer 7

ok this is not the nicest of questions. when u get older things in ur body change. it will become harder to walk for most. when u grow older u will know.

Answer 8

because theri bones are worn out and the tissue is weaker, therefore they cant take as long or as powerful strides as the younger ones of us.

Answer 9

If you are so fortunate to live to an old age, your question will be answered.

Answer 10

I guess bcs their old, and they bones and muscles rn't as strong, so they seem like that.....