Mild cognitive impairment, from theory to practical intervention: "Camminando e leggendo… ricordo" (Walking and reading… I remember), an action plan. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Registry.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Camminando e leggendo… ricordo" (CLR) model, which combines walking and reading activities, as a secondary prevention strategy for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in older adults.
Results Summary
The study proposed a protocol to assess the CLR model's impact on promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing dementia risk, using multidimensional geriatric assessments, frailty detection, and quality-of-life measures, but specific results on walking's effects were not detailed in the abstract.
Population
Older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
physical activity | decrease | cognitive impairment | - | - | expose the relationship | #1 |
Mediterranean diet | decrease | cognitive impairment | - | - | expose the relationship | #2 |
reading | decrease | cognitive impairment | - | - | expose the relationship | #3 |
socialization | decrease | cognitive impairment | - | - | expose the relationship | #4 |
CLR model (program of physical and reading activities in group) | increase | healthy lifestyles | MCI older people | - | promote | #5 |
CLR model | increase | lifestyles | MCI subjects | - | aimed at improving | #6 |
CLR model | decrease | risk of dementia | MCI subjects | - | reducing | #7 |
Dementia is one of the most disabling health conditions in older people. Increasing attention is paid to the preclinical phase of dementia and to the prevention programs to reduce the number of patients in the future. Aims of the current study are: a) to present Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) as a heterogeneous risk factor and to expose the relationship between cognitive impairment and lifestyles such as physical activity, Mediterranean diet, reading and socialization; b) to present a model, called "Camminando e leggendo… ricordo" (CLR), as a practical experience of secondary prevention aimed at MCI older people. The CLR model is composed of a program of physical and reading activities in group to promote healthy lifestyles. Here we present a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of our intervention model. A multidimensional geriatric assessment will be carried out. A questionnaire for the detection of frailty, disability and for the adherence to the Mediterranean diet will be administered. The Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) will be used to assess the quality of life. CLR is an intervention model for secondary prevention in MCI subjects. It is the description of a practical proposal aimed at improving lifestyles and reducing the risk of dementia.