Intervention Strategies for Preserving Intellectual Resilience and Engagement
Healthy Minds Initiative
Summary
The INSPIRE 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 African American communities that are disproportionately affected by lifestyle-dependent diseases. The study involves 2,000 participants aged 55 and older and aims to directly address these disparities by implementing targeted interventions to enhance cognitive function and overall brain health.
Description
The INSPIRE 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 African American communities. This study will take place in South Los Angeles, California, a region characterized by significant health disparities, particularly in the prevalence of lifestyle-dependent diseases. The study, slated to begin in January/February 2025, will involve 2,000 participants aged…
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. * Willingness to Participate: Participants must be willing to adhere to the study protocol, including attending assessments, participati…
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