A Multimodal Cognitive Enhancement Program for Older Adults: A Case Report of the Implementation of Brain Training

This case report describes the implementation of a holistic, multimodal clinical program aimed to enhance the cognitive and emotional well-being of community-dwelling older adult Veterans. Participants (N = 15) over age 65 attended a 12-week class adopted from a cognitive enhancement program develop...

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Published inActivities, adaptation, & aging Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 320 - 338
Main Authors Horning, Sheena M., Young, Stephanie, Myhre, Janelle W., Osato, Sheryl, Wilkins, Stacy Schantz
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.10.2016
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
aerobic exercise
aging
Brain
Clinical guidelines
Clinical practice
Cognition
Cognition & reasoning
cognitive enhancement
cognitive training
Emotional wellbeing
Group evaluation
Learning
Lifestyle
Older people
Rehabilitation
Selfefficacy
Training
Verbal memory
Veterans
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Summary:This case report describes the implementation of a holistic, multimodal clinical program aimed to enhance the cognitive and emotional well-being of community-dwelling older adult Veterans. Participants (N = 15) over age 65 attended a 12-week class adopted from a cognitive enhancement program developed by Huckans, Twamley et al. (2013) and Twamley et al. (2013). Assessment of cognition, mood, and lifestyle variables, were completed at two time points. At post-evaluation, participants made significant improvements on verbal learning, memory self-efficacy, and self-reported health. Results of a group evaluation revealed satisfaction among participants in the quality of the intervention. Clinical practice recommendations are noted.
ISSN:0192-4788
1544-4368
DOI:10.1080/01924788.2016.1231487