Can older “at risk” adults benefit from psychoeducation targeting healthy brain aging?

Norrie, Louisa; Diamond, Keri; Hickie, Ian B.; Rogers, Naomi L.; Fearns, Samantha; Naismith, Sharon L.

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“…To assess knowledge, at baseline and follow‐up, all participants were asked to complete a 20‐item multiple choice questionnaire covering content contained within the psychoeducation sessions. Content was adapted slightly from that described previously to be specific for PD where appropriate (maximum score = 20).…”

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“…Data suggests that CT programs are more likely to be efficacious in group formats and with multifactorial delivery of cognitive strategies . It is also postulated that for programs to be appealing and possibly provide greater long‐term benefits, it is important to teach practical strategies and to provide psychoeducation regarding ‘healthy brain ageing.’ For instance, in addition to targeting cognition directly, other modifiable risk factors contribute to cognitive decline (eg, depression, sleep disturbance, psychosis, lifestyle factors), and may be relevant for at‐risk groups.…”

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Improving memory in Parkinson's disease: A healthy brain ageing cognitive training program

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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a multifactorial 'healthy brain ageing cognitive training program' for Parkinson's disease. Using a single-blinded waitlist control design, 50 participants with Parkinson's disease were recruited from the Brain & Mind Research Institute, Sydney, Australia. The intervention encompassed both psychoeducation and cognitive training; each component lasted 1-hour. The 2-hour sessions were delivered in a group format, twice-weekly over a 7-week period. Multifactorial psychoeducation was delivered by a range of health professionals. In addition to delivering cognitive strategies, it targeted depression, anxiety, sleep, vascular risk factors, diet, and exercise. Cognitive training was computer-based and was conducted by clinical neuropsychologists. The primary outcome was memory. Secondary outcomes included other aspects of cognition and knowledge pertaining to the psychoeducation material. Results demonstrated that cognitive training was associated with significant improvements in learning and memory corresponding to medium to large effect sizes. Treatment was also associated with medium effect size improvements in knowledge. Although the study was limited by the lack of randomized allocation to treatment and control groups, these findings suggest that a healthy brain ageing cognitive training program may be a viable tool to improve memory and/or slow cognitive decline in people with Parkinson's disease. It also appeared successful for increasing awareness of adaptive and/or compensatory cognitive strategies, as well as modifiable risk factors to optimize brain functioning.

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“…For example, to facilitate understanding on the meaning of courage, the practitioner discussed its definition and how it could become a source of strength when confronted with undesirable situations. Education-based interventions have shown to improve knowledge and promote attitude change among older adults (Hoogenhout, de Groot, & Jolles, 2011;Norrie et al, 2011). Furthermore, positive psychology intervention is only effective when participants clearly understand the benefits of the exercises (Sin, Della Porta, & Lyubomirsky, 2011). Thirdly, for the self-reinforcement component, takehome exercises were given to the older adults in order to utilize the strengths that have been brought out and emphasized during the session.…”

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Development and evaluation of the positive psychology intervention for older adults

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2014

The Journal of Positive Psychology

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“…Psychoeducation programs are designed to educate participants as to the nature of psychological health and difficulties, to create insight into the processes underlying psychological difficulties, and also to facilitate understanding of the practical approaches, while providing tips to managing difficulties in daily life and improve coping with these challenges. A number of such programs have focussed specifically on brain health in older adults with symptoms of cognitive impairment [9]. While previous programs have focused on one specific aspect of health ageing, such as exercise, no evaluation has been previously reported on a psychoeducation program that includes multiple areas of psychological health.…”

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An Evaluation of a Community-Based Psychoeducation Program for Successful Ageing

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Background: The increasing numbers and proportion of the ageing population make it essential to develop and evaluate programs to meet the needs of older adults to empower them to age actively, healthily and successfully. Consequently, positive ageing programs have been developed and the need to evaluate their outcomes is essential. This study used mixed methods to evaluate cognitive and behavioural changes and to monitor psychological health and active ageing in participants of a longstanding positive ageing psychoeducation program, Successful Ageing for Growth & Enjoyment (SAGE) conducted in Australia, and to evaluate participant satisfaction with the program. Methods: Two approaches were utilised. The first involved a survey of demographic variables, measures of psychological health (depression, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and resilience) active ageing, including measures of subjective learning and behavioural change after the seminar series, sent to program participants prior to the annual program

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Can older “at risk” adults benefit from psychoeducation targeting healthy brain aging?

Abstract: A group-based psychoeducation program targeting healthy brain aging is effective in improving knowledge. Additionally, it is acceptable and rated highly by participants.

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Improving memory in Parkinson's disease: A healthy brain ageing cognitive training program

Improving memory in Parkinson's disease: A healthy brain ageing cognitive training program

Development and evaluation of the positive psychology intervention for older adults

An Evaluation of a Community-Based Psychoeducation Program for Successful Ageing

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