Feasibility Study of the Green Activity Program to Support People 45 and Older with Memory Challenges and Their Study Partners

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Green Activity Program designed for people living with memory challenges and their study partners. The program includes outdoor nature activities such as dog walking, hiking, yoga, and gardening, aiming to help participants stay active and improve their health and well-being. This feasibility study focuses on whether participants can complete and enjoy the program, supporting their participation in nature activities. The study involves a single group of 40 pairs dyads consisting of individuals with memory challenges and their study partners. Over 12 weeks, participants engage in 4 to 8 virtual or phone sessions lasting 30 to 90 minutes each, plus 2 additional check-ins of 15 to 30 minutes. Outdoor activity professionals also participate by evaluating sites for safety and accessibility, receiving dementia training, and learning strategies to tailor activities and provide behavioral support. Participants complete evaluations before and after the 12-week program, including surveys, brief phone interviews, and physical activity and health assessments. Researchers measure feasibility, acceptability, behavior change, physical activity, well-being, social participation, depression, cognitive function, and other health-related outcomes. Feedback from study partners and outdoor professionals is also collected. The total study duration for participants may last up to one year to include all evaluations and follow-ups.

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