Happy Older Latinos Are Active - Cognitive Decline

Preventing Cognitive Decline in HIV-infected Latinos Through a Culturally Tailored Health Promotion Intervention (HOLA)

The purpose of this study is to look at the best ways to prevent cognitive decline (loss of memory and/or functioning) in midlife and older Latino adults living with HIV.

The purpose of this study is to look at the best ways to prevent cognitive decline (loss of memory and/or functioning) in midlife and older Latino adults living with HIV. It assesses the feasibility of running a health promotion program, led by a community health worker (CHW) intended to help prevent cognitive decline (loss of memory and/or functioning) through a culturally tailored health promotion intervention . Eligible participants will be Latino/Hispanic individuals 50 years of age or older, living with HIV, who may be at risk of developing chronic diseases such as dementia and Alzherimer's.

Inclusion Criteria:

• are Latino (self-identified);
• are age 50+;
• are HIV infected but are virologically suppressed (viral load <200 copies/mL);
• volunteer informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• have diagnosis of any neurodegenerative disorder or dementia (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, vascular, frontotemporal dementia, etc.) or significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) score less than or equal to 30;
• have other conditions that could impact cognitive functioning or testing (e.g., legally blind or deaf), currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, a history of brain trauma with a loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes.
• have contraindications to physical activity outlined in the American College of Sports Medicine standards or severe medical illness that precludes them from safely participating in a health promotion intervention.
• are unable to complete 10-meter walk test.
• have plans to move outside of the Miami metropolitan area within the next 6 months or are not living in stable housing (e.g. group home).