Feasibility Testing of Neurobic Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Feasibility Testing of Neurobic Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Objective: To explore the feasibility of neurobic exercise intervention among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Material and Methods: This pilot study used a two-group pre-post test, with a follow-up design.Older adults with MCI g35 coupe fender were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=10) or the control group (n=10).

Measurements included: the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) and the Common Objects Memory Test (COMT).Acceptability was assessed using a satisfaction and helpfulness rating scale and open-ended questions.Results: The intervention group had a significant reduction in IQCODE relative change score, indicating improvement in cognitive decline, and had a significantly higher COMT relative change score, indicating improvement in cognitive here performance at 3 and 6 weeks.

Participants reported high satisfaction with the overall activities, and rated the intervention helpful.Conclusion: The neurobic exercise intervention was feasible and acceptable for Thai community-dwelling older adults.