Implications of participation mechanisms on executive function and dementia prevention
Alzheimer's disease
Control (delayed intervention) Arm: - Clinical exam (blood pressure, diabetes, sight, hearing) - Cognitive test (Frontal Assessment Battery) - Baseline questionnaire including individual priority issue and personal goal - After 18 months, the intervention will begin in the control arm, and the baseline implemented in a new control (delayed intervention) arm Intervention arm - Clinical exam (blood pressure, diabetes, sight, hearing) - Cognitive test (Frontal Assessment Battery) - Baseline questionnaire including individual priority issue and personal goal - Intervention protocol • Group Assignments: 3-8 members sharing priority • Collaborative Analysis in groups • Participant-led actions/innovations • Group socializing results (using visual and arts-based media) • Self-evaluation - participants to rate their progress against their personal goals through interview after conclusion of the cycle or sharing of results, the 12th session or before (we expect 6 months per cycle) Randomisation: -Cluster randomisation using online random number generator.
1. Older than 65 years 2. Completed FAB-MOCA baseline (non-dementia) 3. Health exam addressing eyesight, hearing, blood pressure and diabetes management 4. Complete baseline questionnaire
Cognitive disability including dementia