U.S., May 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06972004) titled 'Preventing Loss of Independence Through Exercise in Community Living Centers' on May 06.
Brief Summary: Approximately 40,000 older Veterans who have complex care needs (for example, a combination of severe cognitive, physical, and mental health conditions) receive long-term care in VA Community Living Centers (CLCs). However, CLC staff members rarely receive specialized training in how to best engage and interact with these Veterans, which can lead to poor care quality, worsening of symptoms, staff burnout, and low morale throughout a facility. We have developed a unique, mind-body, group movement program for Veterans with cognitive ...