Non-pharmacological Interventions for People With Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Community

Development of a 'Community-Family Mutual Support' Intervention Model for Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Based on Social Support Theory

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may increase the risk of dementia. This study will evaluate an 8-week community-family mutual support intervention for adults aged 60 years or older with MCI. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive routine community care, while the intervention group will additionally receive cognitive training, health education, family support, mutual support activities, and individualized feedback. Cognitive function, daily functioning, emotional status, and social support will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 60 years or older.
• Meets the diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment, including subjective cognitive decline, objective impairment in at least one cognitive domain, relatively preserved activities of daily living, and no diagnosis of dementia.
• Has lived in the study community for at least 6 months.
• Has completed primary school or above and is able to read and write.
• Is able to communicate and complete the study assessments and intervention activities.
• Voluntarily participates and provides written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to communicate effectively.
• Has severe visual or hearing impairment that prevents participation.
• Has dementia, schizophrenia, or another severe psychiatric disorder.
• Has a serious or unstable physical illness that prevents participation in the intervention.
• Is currently participating in another cognitive training or similar intervention study.