Balance and focus training for older adults
This study tests a type of training that helps older adults improve their balance and control of movements by focusing their attention. It may be helpful for people who have some balance issues but can still walk indoors on their own.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You can walk indoors on your own for at least 40 meters (about half a football field).
- Your vision is good enough to read most letters on an eye chart (20/40 or better).
- Your thinking and memory are within normal range (score of 22 or more on a memory test).
- You do not have a major untreated condition like stroke or Parkinson's disease.
- You have some balance concerns but can still walk safely (based on a simple balance test).
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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