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Improving Cognition of Older Adults in Community Housing
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Summary
The I-COACH study will focus on seniors with mental health conditions who are living in senior community housing. This initiative proposes to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week integrated program of cognitive remediation (CR) in combination with social and physical activity using an open-label design. The program will be provided over three iterative groups of six participants each, with one Personal Support Worker (PSW). The program will be co-designed at a granular level in an iterative process, drawing upon feedback provided by each participant group, PSW, and community housing staff to improve the user experience. We will build the capacity for community personal support workers (PSWs) to deliver this program independently and with fidelity to the intervention model. Our ultimate goal is to help seniors continue to live as long as possible in their homes within the community.
Official title: Improving Cognition of Older Adults in Community Housing (I-COACH)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2023-07-04
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2024-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Integrated program of cognitive remediation, physical exercise and socially stimulating activity
Cognitive Remediation (CR) is a well-established intervention that aims to improve neurocognitive abilities (such as memory performance, executive functioning, processing speed, and attention) using four techniques: didactic teaching, computerized drills, in-class strategic monitoring and discussions of the generalization of cognitive skills to daily life. The physical exercise component consists of physical activities designed for the geriatric population that aim to reduce sedentary behaviors while increasing social engagement. The socially stimulating activity aim to decrease social isolation, improve well-being, community connection and rapport.
Locations (1)
Center for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, Canada