Dual-task perturbation assessment and training among older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Targeting Assessment and Training of Reactive Balance Control

This study examines the biomechanical, neuromuscular, and cognitive factors contributing to falling risk in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a prodromal stage of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia (ADRD), compared to cognitively intact healthy older adults.

The study aims to identify impairments in reactive balance control during exposure to standing and walking perturbations and explore the relationship between these impairments and brain structure, cognition, and fall history in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Additionally, this clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel 4-week perturbation-based cognitive-motor training designed to improve balance control and reduce falls over 1 year among older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Funding Agency: National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Grant Account Number: R01AG073152

Principal Investigator: Tanvi Bhatt

Participate: We are looking for older adults who are looking to prevent falls in the community by exercising your balance responses and memory. To be eligible you must be

• 55 years to 90 years  of age
• Able to understand English
• Live in the Chicagoland area
• Able to walk without an assistive device as a part of your activities
  of daily living

Fill out a participation form on our website or contact Mazi on (312)-355-3843 or email us on cmbrl@uic.edu