Older adults write about health experiences
This study looks at how writing about your life experiences and health affects outcomes in older adults. If you’re 65 or older and meet health and safety requirements, you may be able to take part.
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Who can take part
- Be age 65 or older
- Do not currently smoke cigarettes
- Have no active medical problems that are not well controlled
- Do not have a long-term infection such as HIV or Hepatitis C
- Avoid certain medications like regular steroids or opioids
- Be able to do the study tasks safely (no claustrophobia, no metal in your body, and you must be right-handed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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