A Feasibility Study of Green Activity Program for People Living With Memory Challenges

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Green Activity Program designed for people living with memory challenges, such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease, and subjective cognitive decline. This program focuses on green activities, which are nature-based activities like dog walking, hiking, outdoor yoga, and gardening that participants enjoy and can do with others or pets. The study aims to see if the program is doable and enjoyable, helping participants stay active and improve their health and well-being. The study is a single arm prepost feasibility trial lasting up to 1 year, involving 40 pairs of participants and their study partners 80 people total. The Green Activity Program includes a 12-week intervention with 4-8 virtual or phone coaching sessions focused on evaluation, goal-setting, strategy training, and outdoor activity planning. Outdoor activity professionals also participate, receiving training and conducting site evaluations. Feedback is collected through surveys, phone interviews, and informal conversations to refine the program. Participants and their partners will complete assessments before, during, and after the 12-week program, including physical activity tracking, heart rate monitoring, cognitive function tests, and questionnaires on health, well-being, social participation, depression, and sleep. Follow-up interviews occur up to one month post-intervention to evaluate sustained behavior change and program acceptability. The total participation time can last up to one year, with detailed monitoring and evaluation throughout.

A Feasiblity Study of Green Activity Program for People Living With Memory Challenges