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The Brain Boosters program improved memory complaints in younger Veterans and reduced attention and depression symptoms in all participants. This cognitive enhancement group shows feasibility for diverse Veteran populations.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Subjective memory complaints are common among Veterans.
  • Memory issues are often linked to psychiatric comorbidities like depression, PTSD, and insomnia.
  • Cognitive enhancement and psychoeducation may address these concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Brain Boosters pilot program.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on memory complaints and associated symptoms in Veterans.
  • To explore age-related differences in treatment response.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program, Brain Boosters, involved 10 weekly group sessions.
  • Sessions included psychoeducation and cognitive strategies for memory and attention.
  • Strategies for depression, PTSD, and insomnia symptoms were also incorporated.
  • Pre- to posttreatment symptom ratings were analyzed for 96 Veterans (aged 22-87).

Main Results:

  • The program showed age-interaction effects on memory complaints, with younger Veterans reporting significant improvement.
  • All Veterans experienced reductions in attentional difficulties and depression symptoms.
  • Posttraumatic stress and insomnia symptoms did not significantly change.
  • Reduced attention problems predicted reduced perceived memory impairment.

Conclusions:

  • The Brain Boosters program is a feasible psychoeducational cognitive enhancement group for Veterans.
  • The program may improve perceived memory in younger Veterans.
  • Improvements in attention and depression symptoms were observed across all age groups.