The Brain Health Champion Study: A Health Coaching Intervention with Mobile Technology in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Risk Factors for Dementia

A 6-month, mobile technology-enhanced coaching program (BHC) appears effective in promoting brain-healthy behaviors and is feasible for at-risk older adults or those with MCI. Participation in this clinic-embedded brain health-promoting program tended to augment physical and cognitive activity, mood, quality of life, and adherence to a Mediterranean diet, which are lifestyle changes associated with decreased risk of cognitive decline. In contrast, supplementing usual provider care with written educational materials did not lead to meaningful behavioral changes.