LAST CHANCE: Free Brain Fitness Program: Seeking Adults 40+ in PULLMAN, WA and MOSCOW, ID
There is one more week left to enroll in the free group brain health intervention program for middle-aged and older adults starting February 11. The group offers education, training, and problem solving to improve engagement in preventative health behaviors that will improve cognitive health and reduce risk of dementia.
To be eligible, individuals must:
- Be willing to participate in a 10-week group intervention
- Be able to participate in cognitive testing
- Speak English fluently
- Have at least one first degree relative with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia OR
- Have cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, smoking, diabetes, high systolic blood pressure, antihypertensive medications, or parental history of heart disease or stroke).
Exclusion criteria:
- We will screen for eligibility in a phone interview
The goal of this study is to establish the efficacy of a brain health intervention (B-Fit) to minimize cognitive decline and improve everyday functioning and quality of life for healthy older adults. The intervention includes a: baseline assessment, 10 weekly 2 hour group meetings, and follow-up assessments. There is no cost for participation, you will be provided with psychoeducation on healthy lifestyle factors to reduce risk of dementia, and parking will be provided.
The intervention will start on Thursdays, beginning on February 11 from 6-8 p.m. (location will soon be determined)
To RVSP, please contact (509) 335-4033 today.
But hurry, space is limited!
