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Keeping Your Glass Half Full: Cognitive Strategy Intervention for Older Adults.
Thomas M Vorwerk1, Shelton T Shelton1, Ralph W Hood1
1The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA.
Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
|April 22, 2022
Summary
Older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Memory dysfunction in older adults can negatively impact self-confidence.
- Confidence in memory can be enhanced through targeted interventions.
- Cognitive-behavioral strategies offer a pathway to improve memory self-efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a five-session cognitive strategy program for older adults.
- To assess the program's impact on memory self-efficacy and knowledge of memory strategies.
- To determine if an optimistic and inclusive intervention improves older adults' confidence in their memory.
Main Methods:
- A five-session cognitive strategy intervention program was implemented.
- Participants were older adults residing in a community setting.
- A control group was used for comparison to assess intervention efficacy.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a significant improvement in memory self-efficacy compared to the control group.
- Participants demonstrated increased knowledge of memory strategies after the program.
- The program proved effective in enhancing both confidence and knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive-behavioral interventions are beneficial for older adults' memory confidence.
- Practical strategies can bolster older adults' self-efficacy in memory functioning.
- Optimistic and inclusive programs enhance older adults' cognitive well-being.
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