Compensatory Training to Support Brain Healthy Lifestyle Changes in Those at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Compensatory Training to Support Everyday Function and Adherence to Brain Healthy Lifestyle Changes in Those at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

The Researchers are trying to better understand if behavioral interventions can help improve memory compensation and engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors in those with memory concerns but normal mental status exam.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 50 or older
• A positive complaint or concern in response to two questions ('Do you feel like your memory or other aspects of thinking are becoming worse?' and 'Does this worry you?')
• Normal cognitive performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (adjusted for age and education)
• Self-reported independent function in daily life as measure by the Lawson IADL scale (IADL=8)
• English speaking
• Approval letter from a physician (due to the exercise component)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known neurological disorder with potential cognitive symptoms (a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, a history of significant TBI, etc.)
• Uncontrolled moderate or severe depression (e.g., CES-D > 21).