Accidental falls

This study tests whether balance training that uses visual and auditory cues—called light-targeted balance training—can improve balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in adults who have had at least one fall in the past year. Half of the 50 participants will do this…

This study is testing whether adding registered dietitian counseling or occupational therapy home safety tips to regular home-delivered meals can reduce fall risk in older adults. Researchers will compare four groups: meals alone, meals plus dietitian, meals plus occupational the…

This study tests a pressure-sensor exercise mat and software designed to improve memory, balance, and physical fitness in adults 65 and older. Participants stand on the mat and follow on-screen games and exercises led by a coach. Researchers will compare results with a control gr…

This study tests whether a type of tai chi that combines movement with a mental task can reduce falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare dual-task tai ji quan, standard tai ji quan, and stretching exercises in 336 people aged 65 and older who…

Researchers compare two exercise programs to see which better improves posture and stability in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that raises fall risk. Thirty-six participants aged 40 and older with type 2 diabetes and diagnosed neuropathy join the si…