Exercise for protecting memory in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a 12-month exercise program can help protect memory and thinking skills in older adults who have noticed changes in their memory. You would be asked to exercise at home and attend some group classes.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older
- You can walk without a cane or walker and without pain
- You speak and read English
- You are able to do moderate exercise (with your doctor's OK if needed)
- You live at home or in a community setting (not a nursing home or hospital)
- You have a safe place at home to exercise (about 6 feet by 6 feet of open space)
- You are currently not very active (less than 1 hour per week of moderate exercise and no strength training)
- You have noticed some changes in your memory or thinking that worry you
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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