Precision Stratification for Frailty and Cognitive Decline

Precision Care Pathway Through Frailty and Cognitive Assessment Among Older Adults and Development of Care4Senior App, Intensive Aerobic Resistance Training and Brain Health Program in the Community

The Care4Senior mobile Application, Intensive Aerobic Resistance Training and Brain Health (CIRTAB) trial aim to test the effectiveness of an exercise, cognitive and lifestyle intervention amongst older adults over a 12-weeks trial period to prevent frailty and promote social bonding.

In the Care4Senior mobile Application, Intensive Aerobic Resistance Training and Brain Health (CIRTAB) trial, participants will use the Care4Seniors 2.0 mobile application, in which physical and cognitive exercises will be provided to participants using this digital technology. Weekly in-person group exercise and cognitive sessions will also be conducted to prevent frailty, promote social bonding, as well as reduce social isolation and loneliness.

In the long term, this new service model has the potential to transform care, contain healthcare cost inflation and increase the efficiency of the lean manpower. It will translate knowledge into practice, resulting in impactful outcomes such as better self-management and healthy longevity. The CIRTAB program will raise the awareness of health behaviour, thus attracting more older adults to engage in preventive health and thus better prepare them for healthy ageing.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Older Adults Aged 60 to 85 years old
2. Living in the community
3. Formally diagnosed with at least one chronic disease
4. Able to communicate in either English or Mandarin

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Severe vision or hearing impairment
2. Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia)
3. Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g. psychotic disorders, major depressive disorder)