Testing the Cog-Fun Aging Program for Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline
Efficacy of the Cog-Fun Aging Health Promotion Intervention for Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Pilot Controlled Study
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
40 participants
Nov 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Cog-Fun Aging program helps older adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) manage memory challenges and improve their daily lives. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the program help participants better understand their cognitive challenges in daily life? * Do participants report using more effective strategies to manage their memory difficulties? * Does the Cog-Fun Aging program reduce negative emotions and self-perceptions related to SCD? Researchers will compare participants who complete the Cog-Fun Aging program with those who do not to determine the program's effectiveness. Participants will: Take part in a 10-week program with weekly sessions. Learn about SCD and how it affects daily life. Practice and monitor strategies to manage memory difficulties.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- experiencing memory changes and feeling concerned about them
- a score of 23 or higher on the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
- ability to speak and understand Hebrew sufficiently to participate in a Hebrew-speaking group
Exclusion Criteria3
- a self-reported health condition that significantly impacts functioning (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart/lung disease)
- residing in a medical institution or nursing home
- currently participating in another SCD treatment
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Interventions
Cog Fun Aging is a group-based intervention aimed at promoting positive occupational experiences despite cognitive challenges in day to day life. The intervention includes 10 weekly 120-minute group sessions led by experienced occupational therapists. Sessions incorporate learning about the bio-psycho-social factors of SCD and strategies to manage and cope with occupational challenges resulting from SCD.
In the initial phase of the study (between T0 and T1) this group will receive "usual care". Participants are users of regional services where activities for healthy older adults are available. This group will continue going to activities as normal during the initial phase and then participate in the Cog-Fun Aging intervention.
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NCT06816797