Exercise program for older veterans' memory and thinking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether an exercise program called Gerofit can help improve memory and thinking in older Veterans. If you join, you will take part in supervised exercise sessions to see how it affects your brain health.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran aged 65 or older
- Your primary care doctor has cleared you to exercise
- You can perform daily activities like bathing, dressing, and walking without help
- You do not have serious memory or thinking problems
- You can get yourself to the exercise program location
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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