Hebrew Seniorlife

This study tests a special medical food containing probiotics and prebiotics to see if it can help slow or reverse bone loss in older women. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and strength over 18 months. The goal is to find a safe, dietary approach to manage osteop…

This study compares a new approach to managing infections in nursing home residents with dementia against usual care. The goal is to see if the new method reduces antibiotic use and avoids stressful procedures like hospital transfers. About 750 residents aged 60 and older with de…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain, guided by a caregiver at home, can improve memory, thinking, and walking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. 144 participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over …

This study tests whether 6 months of daily, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve cognitive and motor function in 128 older adults (ages 65-90) with motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a condition that raises dementia risk. Participants use a headset …

This study tests whether a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve foot sensation, balance, and walking in older adults who have mild-to-moderate numbness in their feet. Twenty volunteers aged 65 and older will receive either real or sham stimulati…