Art and friends for well-being in new elderly center residents
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether Chinese art activities, done alone or with a group of friends, can help older adults feel happier and more at peace when they first move into an elderly center. If you join, you'll take part in art sessions and fill out simple questionnaires about your mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 85 years old.
- You have been living in an elderly center for the first time and for 1 year or less.
- You have normal thinking and memory (you will be given a simple memory test).
- You can read and write.
- You do not have a serious illness, such as heart failure, asthma, stroke, or advanced cancer.
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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