A Multimodal Cognitive Enhancement Program for Older Adults: A Case Report of the Implementation of Brain Training. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horning, Sheena M.; Young, Stephanie; Myhre, Janelle W.; Osato, Sheryl; Wilkins, Stacy Schantz
• Is Part Of: Activities, adaptation & aging. Volume 40:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 320
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: aerobic exercise -- aging -- cognitive enhancement -- cognitive training -- rehabilitation; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Older people -- Recreation -- Periodicals; Older people -- Care -- Periodicals; Geriatric nursing -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2016.1231487
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0192-4788

Abstract

Abstract : 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.