Home video check-ins to help older adults regain strength
If you are 60 or older and feel frail after a hospital stay, this study uses video or phone check-ins with a healthcare team to help you regain strength and independence. You'll get guidance from home instead of extra hospital visits.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years old or older.
- Be ready to leave the hospital after a stay.
- Have been told you are frail or pre-frail (feel weak, tired, or losing weight without trying).
- Have a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to use for telehealth visits.
- Not have severe depression, major memory problems, or very advanced frailty.
- Not have severe liver disease, advanced kidney disease, or advanced cancer.
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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