Intervention Strategies for Preserving Intellectual Resilience and Engagement
Healthy Minds Initiative
Summary
The INSPIRE-Faith Study, initiated by the Healthy Minds Initiative, is a community-based research project aimed at demonstrating the impact of lifestyle factors on cognitive health and the prevention of dementia. Conducted in collaboration with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Charles Drew University, UCLA, Stanford University and Crenshaw Christian Center, this study focuses on all communities that are affected by lifestyle-dependent diseases. The study involves 2,000 participants aged 55 and older and aims to implement targeted community relevant interventions to enhance cognitive function and overall brain health.
Description
The INSPIRE-Faith Study, led by the Healthy Minds Initiative, is a groundbreaking community-based research project aimed at exploring the relationship between lifestyle factors and cognitive health, with an emphasis on nutrition and dietary intervention, to prevent dementia and cognitive impairment in communities. This study will take start in South Los Angeles, California, a region characterized by the prevalence of lifestyle-dependent diseases but will expand into all of California. The study, slated to begin in January/February 2025, will involve 2,000 participants aged 55 and older, recru…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 55–85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Participants must be 55 years of age or older. * Ethnicity: Focused on African American individuals, but not exclusive. * Cognitive Status: Participants must have normal cognitive status, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or subjective cognitive impairment (SCI). * Language: Participants must be fluent in English. * Location: Must reside in the Crenshaw, California area or\* be able to attend study-related activities in this location. \*online access is available for those not in this area. * Willingness to Participate: Participants must be willing to adhere to the s…
Interventions
- BehavioralLifestyle Intervention
This arm involves interventions like health coaching, dietary changes, exercise programs, and other lifestyle modifications.
- OtherStandard Health Education
Participants in the Standard of Care Arm will receive basic educational materials focused on general cognitive and physical health maintenance.
Location
- Crenshaw Christian CenterLos Angeles, California