A Study of Why People With Early Memory Problems Fall or Almost Fall

University of Saskatchewan200 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that are associated with falls and near falls in community-dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia.

The specific objectives of this six month study are to: characterize falls and near-falls in community dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia; determine which potentially modifiable physical fall risk factors contribute to falls and near-falls in older adults with early-stage dementia; examine the relationship between dementia sub-type, medical and neuropsychological factors, balance and gait, and falls and near-falls in community dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Dementia Falls Near-Falls

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * males or females over the age of 50 with early-stage dementia as described by Global Deterioration Scale levels 2,3,4 or 5. Exclusion Criteria: * subjects who have a medical condition that significantly predispose them to falls (Meneire's disease or Parkinson's disease) * subjects without a caregiver/spouse to assist with the completion of a Fall Diary * subjects unable to stand independently or safely walk a short distance either unaided or with the support of an assistive device * subjects unable to safely complete the balance and gait evaluations.

Locations (1)

School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

RECRUITING

Central Contacts

Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Ph.D

CONTACT

306-966-6570 vanina.dalbello-haas@usask.ca

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