Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Through Social Engagement Over Video Technology

Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Through Social Engagement Over Video Technology

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to rigorously assess the efficacy of an 8-week social engagement OneClick intervention. A total of 120 older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (60 per group) will be randomized after a baseline assessment to the social engagement OneClick intervention group or the waitlist control group. Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive the social engagement OneClick intervention for 8 weeks, and will complete a mid-assessment at week 4, and a post-assessment at week 8. Participants assigned to the waitlist control group will receive no intervention for the first 8 weeks and will complete assessments at week 4 and week 8. Subsequently, as an extension to this study, participants assigned to the waitlist control group will have an opportunity to participate in 8 weeks of social engagement OneClick intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 65+
• Fluent in English
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity
• Passing score on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status - Modified (TICS-M) of 22 and above included
• Passing score on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) of 20 and above included
• Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score of less than 9
• Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• Access to and ability to use necessary resources for participating in technology-based intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of dementia
• Live in assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility