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The investigators will test the following: 1) the extent of locomotor adaptation improvement in individuals aged 65 years and older; 2) the association between…
The goal of this study to test if a care transition intervention designed for older colorectal surgery patients would improve outcomes after discharge. It will…
In this evaluation scale-up research project, the investigators seek to test an implementation of CAPABLE on the infrastructure of home-based primary care for …
The swallowing muscles are prone to decreased strength and function as part of the natural aging process which can lead to difficulty swallowing, malnutrition,…
Hispanic Americans are the fastest growing older adult group in the United States, disproportionally increasing the risk of an Alzheimer's disease and related …
Older adults and their care partners will participate in music therapy sessions for approximately 8 weeks. Before and after the 8 week study period, participan…
This study assesses whether a small wearable ankle bracelet device can improve gait and mobility in the older adult. Before wearing the bracelet, participants …
The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of acute pain, induced using an experimental pain paradigm of capsaicin paired with heat, on implicit…
Sleep problems, like insomnia, are common in older African Americans. About 25% of older adults in the US have at least 2 symptoms of insomnia, such as having …
The proposed research seeks to determine whether virtual coaching and social support focusing on key social cognitive factors will be an effective strategy for…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact on older adults' wellbeing of participating in a 10-week conversation about arts and culture with an interna…
The immune system is the part of the body that protects against infection. The immune system often doesn't work as effectively as people get older. This resear…