Overview
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.
Eligibility
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