Preventing falls in older adults with cognitive frailty
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies a program to help older adults with mild memory problems and physical frailty reduce their risk of falling. It tests a home-based exercise and fall-prevention plan to improve strength and balance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 89 years old.
- You live in the Greater Vancouver area (British Columbia, Canada) and are not in a nursing home or hospital.
- You have had at least one fall in the past year, but it was not due to fainting.
- You have some memory problems or cognitive decline, but not dementia or a stroke diagnosis.
- You can walk with or without a walking aid, and you are able to do light exercise safely.
- You have not been doing strength or balance exercises more than twice a week in the past 3 months.
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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