Attention training for balance in older adults
This study tests whether paying attention to your movements in a certain way can improve control during everyday tasks like walking. It may help older adults who want to keep steady on their feet and avoid falls.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You can walk independently indoors for at least 40 metres.
- You have good eyesight (even with glasses) – about 20/40 or better, like being able to read a newspaper.
- You score at least 22 out of 30 on a common memory and thinking test given in Cantonese.
- You have no untreated serious problems with your brain, muscles, or joints (such as a recent stroke or Parkinson's disease) that could affect your safety.
- You have some balance difficulties – for example, your balance score is below normal on a standard 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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