Open AccessDevelopment of a Novel Mind–Body Activity and Pain Management Program for Older Adults With Cognitive Decline
Author(s) -
Ryan A. Mace,
Melissa Gates,
Breanna Bullard,
Ethan G. Lester,
Ilyssa Silverman,
Yakeel T. Quiroz,
AnaMaria Vranceanu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the gerontologist/the gerontologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1758-5341
pISSN - 0016-9013
DOI - 10.1093/geront/gnaa084
Subject(s) - focus group , cognition , thematic analysis , psychology , population , coping (psychology) , randomized controlled trial , psychological intervention , perception , cognitive decline , gerontology , clinical psychology , qualitative research , physical therapy , medicine , dementia , psychiatry , social science , surgery , environmental health , disease , pathology , marketing , neuroscience , sociology , business
Chronic pain (CP) and cognitive decline (CD) often co-occur in older adults, which can reinforce a "disability spiral." Early interventions teaching pain coping skills and gradual increases in activity (walking) are needed to promote overall well-being and potentially delay further decline of cognition and daily functioning. The goal of this mixed-methods study was to guide the development of two mind-body activity programs for CP and CD which focus on increasing walking using time goals (Active Brains) or step count reinforced by a Fitbit (Active Brains-Fitbit).