Exercise for older adults with dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a simple exercise program that uses minimal equipment for older adults with dementia living at home. The goal is to see if it helps improve strength, balance, and daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You live at home (not in a nursing home or long-term care).
- You have a formal diagnosis of dementia from a doctor.
- You do not have other serious nerve or muscle diseases (like Parkinson’s or muscular dystrophy).
- You can see and hear well enough to follow instructions (no severe vision or hearing loss).
- You can move well enough to do gentle exercises (not severely limited in mobility).
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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