Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Multidomain Community Support Program: Participants in the exposure group will attend multidomain community-based activities and supportive services provided at the Vefahane Life Center according to their individual preferences. Available activities include cognitive, social, physical, cultural, artistic, educational, and supportive programs such as handicrafts, music, painting, physical exercise, cognitive games, language courses, hobby workshops, psychosocial support, occupational therapy, and counseling services. Participation frequency and attendance will be prospectively recorded throughout the study period.

Study summary

This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. The study will compare elderly individuals actively participating in community-based social, cognitive, physical, and supportive activities with individuals registered at the center but not actively participating during the study period. Participants will undergo neuropsychological and psychosocial assessments at baseline and after 3 months. The primary outcome is change in global cognitive performance measured by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Secondary outcomes include memory, executive functions, depression, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life measures.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in global cognitive performance measured by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) — Baseline and 3 months
  The primary outcome is the change in MMSE score between baseline and 3-month follow-up assessments in older adults participating in the multidomain community support program compared with controls.

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