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  • Previous SeniorWISE intervention successfully improved affect and cognitive performance in older adults.
  • The current study investigated the added benefits of incorporating yoga into the SeniorWISE intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a combined memory training and yoga intervention on cognitive function, daily living activities, and mood in older adults.
  • To determine if yoga enhances the effectiveness of established memory training programs.

Main Methods:

  • A quasiexperimental pre-post design was employed with 133 community-residing older adults (ages 53-96).
  • Participants received 12 hours of SeniorWISE memory training, with a 30-minute yoga session preceding each training.
  • The intervention was guided by self-efficacy theory, delivered over 4 weeks in Central Texas retirement communities.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-three participants completed the study, demonstrating significant improvements in memory performance, instrumental activities of daily living, and memory self-efficacy.
  • Participants experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms.
  • Twenty individuals showed notable memory improvement, advancing to higher functioning memory groups.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of memory training and yoga yielded additive benefits, enhancing multifactorial interventions for older adults.
  • This integrated approach offers a novel model for brain health programs promoting non-pharmacological strategies.
  • The findings support the use of combined therapies to maintain healthy brain function and boost neuroplasticity in aging populations.