title: Memory intervention: the value of a clinical holistic program for older adults with memory impairments.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Increasingly, cognitive training appears an asset in improving attention and working memory for older adults. We conducted a study involving a 'holistic' training program for several cohorts of older adults (N = 112), targeting community residents with a spectrum of memory complaints ranging from Age Associated Memory Impairment to mild dementia.
  
  
  METHODS
  We developed a 7-session, manualized program targeting concentration, as well as mindfulness, exercise, stress reduction, socialization, diet, and values/identity techniques. We applied this model to 11 cohorts and conducted pre- and post-testing on memory (List Learning, Story Memory, Coding, Digit Span, Recall, and Recognition) and function (Functional Assessment Questionnaire). We also divided the Memory Group by Risk Status - Low, Medium, and High.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Results showed that the Memory Clinic Group as a whole improved on this training on most scales. When broken down by risk status, the Low and Medium Risk Groups were statistically superior to the High Risk Group on cognitive measures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There were differences also on adjustment, this time favoring only the Low Risk Groups. Holistic memory training seems to be impactful for older adults.
authors.affiliation: a Georgia Neurosurgical Institute , Macon , GA , USA.
authors.forename: Lee
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hyer
authors.forename: Ciera
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lyles
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dhabliwala
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McKenzie
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004035:Diet Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008570:Memory, Short-Term / Q000502:physiology; D064866:Mindfulness / Q000379:methods; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome