Study to Increase Physical Activity Using Technology, Social Support, and Stress Resilience in Adults 60 and Older Living Alone with Cognitive Concerns

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how technology enhancements combined with basic education, goal-setting, and self-monitoring can increase physical activity among older adults living alone who experience subjective cognitive decline and engage in minimal physical activity. The study also examines how social support and stress resilience might contribute to successfully promoting physical activity. This trial compares a tech-enhanced intervention to basic education to see if technology improves physical activity levels, social support, and stress resilience. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. All will use a Garmin wearable device to monitor their physical activity, receive weekly text reminders, and get education about the importance of physical activity, social support, and stress resilience. Those in the tech-enhanced group will have access to a study-specific website and receive virtual coaching sessions via Zoom that reinforce the educational content. The comparison group will receive a manual with basic education on the same topics. During the study, participants will set weekly physical activity goals aiming to reach an average of 7000 daily steps by the end of the trial. They will complete surveys assessing social support, stress resilience, quality of life, and depression. Activity will be tracked through the wearable device and self-reports. Outcomes include changes in physical activity levels and psychosocial measures over three months. The trial aims to identify ways to reduce risk factors for dementia through increased activity and social support. Total participation lasts about three months.

Increasing Physical Activity Through Social Support and Stress Resilience