Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine Program Improves Memory and Executive Functions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Mei-Chun CheungSophia L SzeAgnes S ChanPublished in: American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (2024)
The Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine Program (CLMP) was found to enhance the memory and executive functions of older adults with or without subjective memory complaints. The present study investigated whether similar beneficial effects can be extended to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Twenty-four older adults with MCI were randomly assigned to receive the CLMP (the experimental group) or strategic memory training (SMT; the active control group) for 10 weeks. They were assessed by neuropsychological tests at baseline and post-intervention. Older adults showed similar visual and verbal memory improvements after receiving the CLMP and SMT. Yet, only those who received the CLMP showed distinct improvements in planning/organization, working memory, and attention in terms of accuracy, with greater cognitive gains associated with older age and lower levels of education and baseline cognitive functions. This study provides preliminary evidence for the effects of the CLMP on improving memory, attention, and executive functions in MCI.
Keyphrases
- working memory
- mild cognitive impairment
- cognitive decline
- physical activity
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- middle aged
- community dwelling
- quality improvement
- metabolic syndrome
- randomized controlled trial
- cardiovascular disease
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- atomic force microscopy
- sleep quality