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The Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education (AgeWISE) Program.

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  • 1a Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital , Bedford , Massachusetts , USA.

Clinical Gerontologist
|December 9, 2017
PubMed
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The Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education (AgeWISE) program improved older adults' memory contentment and sense of control. This cognitive rehabilitation intervention shows promise for enhancing perspectives on healthy cognitive aging.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Cognitive decline is a concern for aging populations.
  • Lifestyle and education can influence brain aging.
  • Interventions are needed to support healthy cognitive aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education (AgeWISE) program.
  • To assess the program's impact on cognitive function and well-being in older adults.
  • To determine if AgeWISE improves knowledge, perception, and strategy use related to memory aging.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • Participants (≥60 years) were assigned to the AgeWISE program or a control group.
Keywords:
Health educationinterventionsolder adulttherapies

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  • Questionnaire data were analyzed using ANCOVA.

    • Main Results:

    • AgeWISE participants reported increased memory contentment.
    • A greater sense of control over memory improvement was observed in the AgeWISE group.
    • No significant changes in memory knowledge, perception, or strategy use were found.

    Conclusions:

    • The AgeWISE program was successfully implemented.
    • The program enhanced memory contentment and sense of control in older adults.
    • AgeWISE supports improved perspectives on healthy cognitive aging.