Breathing exercises for better thinking in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether simple breathing exercises can improve memory and thinking skills in adults aged 65 and older. You would attend two sessions each week for 8 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You can walk on your own without help
- You are able to do light to moderate physical activity
- You can attend 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks
- You have not had surgery in the last 6 months
- You are not in another structured rehab program and do not have a major movement disorder like Parkinson's or a stroke
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