Brain Health Together: Development and Pilot Test

Brain Health Together: Use of Human-centered Design to Develop and Pilot a Virtual Group Brain Health Program

The objectives of this study were to develop and pilot-test Brain Health Together (BHT), a 12-week, virtual-group program that combines our evidence-based, mind-body, group movement program with brain health education and coaching to reduce dementia risk through targeting modifiable risk factors among older adults with cognitive impairment.

Our study design for developing, pilot-testing, and refining the BHT program was conducted in 2 phases. In Phase 1, the investigators used a human-centered design approach to deeply understand and respond to the needs, challenges, and motivations of potential users when developing the BHT program. In Phase 2, the investigators performed a pilot study to refine BHT program content and assess acceptability and potential feasibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive decline
• English language proficiency
• Active participants in Moving Together (Intervention Arm)

Exclusion Criteria:

• wheelchair user
• medical condition, physical limitation, visual or hearing impairment or psychiatric condition that could affect ability to participate in a virtually-delivered multicomponent intervention
• moderate/severe dementia severity