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The simultaneous cognitive-motor training in this study will be delivered using the exergame platform "Senso Flex" by Dividat (Dividat AG, Schindellegi, Switzerland), which is a pressure-sensitive foldable mat that connects to standard televisions (or any big screen). Games will be allocated across three primary domains: cognition (consisting of five sub-domains), balance (consisting of four sub-domains) and endurance. The five sub-domains of cognition are visuospatial orientation (Cognition A), memory (Cognition B), response inhibition (Cognition C), choice reaction time (Cognition D) and task switching (Cognition E). The four sub-domains of balance are mediolateral weight-shifting (Balance A), multidimensional weight-shifting (Balance B), free walking/stepping (Balance C) and mediolateral stepping (Balance D). The training sessions will be personalized in terms of difficulty level.

Participants in the CG will receive the evidence-based OEP on fall prevention. The OEP was selected as an active control to mirror usual care in real-world clinical settings and support the pragmatic nature of our study design. The program will be implemented in the form of a booklet, designed to provide a comprehensive guide for improving balance, strength, and overall physical function. Specifically tailored for older adults, the program includes a variety of exercises targeting key areas such as lower limb strength, balance, and flexibility. It features step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and tips to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively.