Abstract
![CDATA[AIMS As individuals age, cognitive functions and memory naturally decline, affecting their ability to carry out daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, managing finances, and shopping. Semantic memory encoding strategies have shown to improve cognitive and functional performance in older adults. An app-based program that incorporates these strategies, called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life), offers an accessible, cost-effective, and flexible solution. However, no studies to date have examined such an app-based program specifically focused on everyday activities. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the E-MinD Life program targeted at older adults, constructed on the principles of semantic memory encoding strategies. Feasibility was evaluated by examining acceptance, engagement, and attendance, while acceptability was assessed by measuring perceived effectiveness, relevancy, clarity, and convenience. METHODS Eleven participants were recruited for the nine-week program, involving 18 sessions using E-MinD Life. Feasibility was determined by collecting data on recruitment and retention rates, session attendance, and duration. Acceptability was evaluated through a Likert scale questionnaire and open-ended comments. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze Likert scale responses, and qualitative analysis employed a constant comparative approach for open-ended responses. RESULTS Nine participants successfully completed the program. Overall, the majority found the program to be relevant, convenient, logical, and easy to understand. Participants perceived it as effective in addressing functional cognitive issues that impact everyday activities. Qualitative analysis revealed that participants enjoyed the program and found the interaction with the research team beneficial throughout the intervention. CONCLUSIONS E-MinD Life shows promise as a subject for further research to determine its effectiveness and the impact of semantic-based cognitive strategies on maintaining cognition and performance in everyday activities for older adults, both with and without cognitive impairment.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Healthy Ageing Conference 2023: Healthy Ageing in Western Pacific: Moving Forward with the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing: Abstract Book for Poster Presentaions, 26-27 October 2023, Hong Kong |
| Publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | Healthy Ageing Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2023 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Healthy Ageing Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/23 → … |