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Maulika Kohli1,2, Alice Verstaen3, Emily H Trittschuh1,4
1VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
Summary
The Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) intervention improved life satisfaction, emotional well-being, and energy levels in older Veterans. This psychoeducation program supports healthy aging through activity engagement and behavioral change.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Successful aging requires engagement in activities promoting cognitive, social, and physical health.
- Psychoeducation interventions can facilitate behavioral changes for healthy aging.
- Veteran populations may benefit from targeted healthy aging programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) intervention in Veterans.
- Examine changes in health and well-being before and after the HAP-B intervention.
- Explore the relationship between health factors and life satisfaction among participants.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 50 Veterans (mean age 70.6 years) participated in the HAP-B psychoeducation program.
- Intervention focused on sleep, socialization, physical, and cognitive activities using myth-busting, goal setting, and behavior tracking.
- Independent t-tests and linear regression analyses were used to evaluate outcomes.
Main Results:
- Post-intervention, participants showed significant improvements in life satisfaction, emotional well-being, and energy levels.
- Higher life satisfaction was correlated with lower depressive symptoms, enhanced emotional well-being, and increased self-efficacy.
- The intervention demonstrated feasibility and acceptability within the Veteran population.
Conclusions:
- The HAP-B intervention is an effective, easily implementable psychoeducation program for promoting healthy aging in Veterans.
- Positive self-appraisal and downstream health benefits are associated with participation in HAP-B.
- Healthcare providers can leverage such programs for patient-centered brain health initiatives.
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