Pilot Study of a Brain Health Program in Senior Centers

Summary

The investigators will evaluate a brain health programs in older adults with subjective cognitive decline. The primary aim of the study is to determine the credibility, expectancy, feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, fidelity, and satisfaction of the program delivered in the senior centers.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥ 50
* Subjective cognitive decline (SCD; e.g., forgetting information, getting lost, and repeating oneself)
* Able to self-identify at least 1 modifiable lifestyle risk factors for dementia to change during the program (physically inactive, poor sleep, non-adherence to Mediterranean diet, alcohol use, tobacco use, socially isolated or lonely, mental inactivity)
* Absence of significant cognitive impairment (assessed using Short Blessed Test71 ≤ 9)
* Self-reported English proficiency/literacy
* Ability and willingness to participate and complete all study-related activities

Exclusion Criteria:

* Dementia or other neurodegenerative disease per patient self-report or disclosure
* Psychosis, uncontrolled schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, uncontrolled bipolar disorder, or uncontrolled substance dependence/abuse
* Active self-report of suicidal ideation / high risk of suicide
* Serious medical illness expected to worsen during the study
* Self-reported safety issues with initiating lifestyle change

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