Brain Health Intervention in Aging Program
Author Information
Author(s): McLaren Jaye, Moo Lauren, Nguyen Andrew, O’Connor Maureen
Primary Institution: Department of Veterans Affairs, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Hypothesis
Can personalized action plans improve lifestyle changes for healthy brain aging in older adults?
Conclusion
Participants in the AgeWISE-AP program felt more in control of their brain health and benefited from personalized support.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported feeling more in control of their brain health after completing the AgeWISE program.
- The addition of personalized action plans helped participants make lifestyle modifications.
Takeaway
This study shows that older adults can feel better about their brain health when they get help to make personal lifestyle changes.
Methodology
The study involved an 8-session one-on-one action plan component added to the AgeWISE program, guided by a Brain Health Interventionist.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size of 15 participants.
Participant Demographics
Older adults participating in the AgeWISE program.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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