Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
THE EFFECTS OF COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE: THE VEFAHANE MODEL
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
120 participants
May 20, 2026
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. The study will compare elderly individuals actively participating in community-based social, cognitive, physical, and supportive activities with individuals registered at the center but not actively participating during the study period. Participants will undergo neuropsychological and psychosocial assessments at baseline and after 3 months. The primary outcome is change in global cognitive performance measured by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Secondary outcomes include memory, executive functions, depression, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life measures.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Elderly individuals aged 60 and over who attend or will attend Vefahane Life Center
- Able to cooperate,
- Individuals who speak Turkish
- Individuals who are literate
Exclusion Criteria5
- Individuals previously diagnosed with dementia,
- Individuals with neurological and psychiatric diagnoses that affect cognitive skills,
- Individuals receiving occupational therapy interventions aimed at improving cognitive skills within the center,
- Individuals with illnesses that prevent participation in the activity program (cancer, cardiovascular instability, etc.),
- Individuals with severe visual and hearing loss that hinders communication.
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Interventions
Participants in the exposure group will attend multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center according to their individual preferences. Available activities include cognitive, social, physical, cultural, artistic, educational, and supportive programs such as handicrafts, music, painting, physical exercise, cognitive games, language courses, hobby workshops, psychosocial support, occupational therapy, and counseling services. Participation frequency and attendance will be prospectively recorded throughout the study period.
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NCT07610109