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  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Public Health

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  • Memory complaints are common in older adults.
  • Effective interventions are needed to support cognitive health and well-being in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of health promotion, cognitive training, and a participation-centered course for individuals with memory difficulties.
  • To evaluate these interventions using a single-blind, randomized controlled design.

Main Methods:

  • 44 older Israeli adults (≥65 years) with memory complaints participated.
  • Primary outcome: Global Cognitive Score via computerized assessment (MindStreams®).
  • Secondary measures: Mini-Mental State Examination, self-reported memory, loneliness (UCLA Loneliness Scale-8), and health status.

Main Results:

  • All three interventions significantly improved cognitive function on computerized assessment.
  • All interventions appeared to reduce loneliness.
  • Cognitive training group reported significantly greater improvement in self-assessed memory difficulties compared to other groups.

Conclusions:

  • Diverse interventions, including health promotion, cognitive training, and participation-centered approaches, should be available for older adults with memory complaints.
  • Tailoring interventions to a heterogeneous population is crucial.
  • Public education on the effectiveness of these multiple approaches is recommended.