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September 2, 2025

Senior College Fall 2025 Course Listings

Dr. Babak Hejrati (Ph.D.) from the Center on Aging and the Institute of Medicine of the University of Maine is running a new, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study that focuses on improving walking ability in older adults through a wearable system and new training method. Eligibility: Adults aged 65 and older who can walk independently with no assistive devices and have not had a neurological disorder What can I expect from the study? Participants are compensated for their time through an incentive of $400 12 sessions - 3 (1.5 hour) study sessions per week for 4 weeks Short walks around a track field at the University of Maine, New Balance Field House or Crosby Hall, while wearing a feedback system on your arms or legs. Interested? Please contact: um.biomechanics.lab@maine.edu Phone: 207-581-6689

May 23, 2025

NEW STUDY ON WALKING IN OLDER ADULTS Participants Needed!

March 3, 2025

BREAKING NEWS! PVSC NEW WEBSITE INFO AND SPRING 2025 COURSES LISTINGS

December 13, 2024

More volunteers are logging in online, Center on Aging study finds 

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December 10, 2024

PVSC Winter Zoom Courses and One-day Presentations

September 3, 2024

Registration is Now Open for the 19th Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium

September 3, 2024

Older Adult Walking Study

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July 29, 2024

Mental Health Calendar

June 10, 2024

What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement

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May 14, 2024

The Latest PVSC News: April 2024

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March 21, 2024

Save the Date for the 19th Annual University of Maine Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium

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February 22, 2024

The Latest PVSC News: February 2024

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Tel: 207.581.2064 Fax: info@mainecenteronaging.org
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