Gardening for emotional well-being in older adults
This study looks at how gardening activities can improve the mood and social connections of older adults. If you enjoy being outdoors and are able to do light gardening, this trial may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years or older
- Score 24 or higher on a memory test (Standardized Mini Mental Test)
- Have good enough vision and hearing to garden safely
- Be willing to communicate and work with others
- Not have taken a gardening class in the last 6 months
- No physical or mental health issues that would stop you from gardening
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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