Personalized therapies for elderly with challenging behaviors
This study tests a personalized approach to non-drug therapies for older adults in care facilities. It aims to reduce difficult behaviors like agitation and wandering by tailoring activities to each person's needs.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You live in a nursing home or similar care facility and have moved in recently
- You have a memory or thinking problem that causes behaviors like agitation, refusing care, or wandering
- You or your legal guardian has signed a consent form agreeing to participate
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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