Researchers are exploring how lifestyle changes can improve cognitive function and lower the risk of dementia.
CogCoach-Health is a 12-week trial designed for adults aged 65 and over who are experiencing mild cognitive difficulties.
The study, led by the University of New South Wales but involving a number of Australian universities, aims to show whether the CogCoach-Health intervention is more effective in improving brain health than just receiving written information alone. It is now looking for participants.
The CogCoach-Health intervention includes an online learning course covering memory impairment and dementia, practical memory strategies, and the relationship between lifestyle factors — including diet, physical activity, social and cognitive engagement, and stress — and brain ageing.
Participants also receive access to a brain-training app and consultations with an exercise physiologist and dietitian, allowing health advice to be tailored to individual needs.
Technology support is also available throughout the trial process.
The research team hopes the study will contribute to the development of innovative online approaches to dementia risk reduction and provide general practitioners with a practical, evidence-based resource to support brain health in older adults.
Click here to find out more and join the study.
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