The objective of this study is to conduct a pilot, randomized sham-controlled trials to determine the feasibility and effects of a 10-session personalized tDCS intervention targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on cognitive function, dual task standing and walking, and other metrics of mobility in 24 older adults with mild AD living in supportive housing.
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Recruitment efficiency
Timeframe: 1 year
Retention
Timeframe: 1 year
Blinding
Timeframe: Immediately after intervention
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) total score
Timeframe: Change from baseline to two-week follow-up
Dual task gait speed
Timeframe: Change from baseline to two-week follow-up
Dual task standing postural sway area
Timeframe: Change from baseline to two-week follow-up