Testing the Cog-Fun Aging Program for Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline

Efficacy of the Cog-Fun Aging Health Promotion Intervention for Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Pilot Controlled Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Cog-Fun Aging program helps older adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) manage memory challenges and improve their daily lives. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does the program help participants better understand their cognitive challenges in daily life?
• Do participants report using more effective strategies to manage their memory difficulties?
• Does the Cog-Fun Aging program reduce negative emotions and self-perceptions related to SCD?

Researchers will compare participants who complete the Cog-Fun Aging program with those who do not to determine the program's effectiveness.

Participants will:

Take part in a 10-week program with weekly sessions. Learn about SCD and how it affects daily life. Practice and monitor strategies to manage memory difficulties.

Inclusion Criteria:

• experiencing memory changes and feeling concerned about them
• a score of 23 or higher on the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
• ability to speak and understand Hebrew sufficiently to participate in a Hebrew-speaking group

Exclusion Criteria:

• a self-reported health condition that significantly impacts functioning (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart/lung disease)
• residing in a medical institution or nursing home
• currently participating in another SCD treatment