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  • Our aim is to test the effectiveness of CogCoach-Health in older adults who experience subjective cognitive decline (SCD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but do not yet have significant cognitive impairment. Our goal is for CogCoach-Health to become a useful and time saving evidence-based dementia risk reduction resource for general practitioners.

  • If you are interested in taking part, you will first complete a short screening to check if the study is a good match for you. Eligible participants are then randomly assigned to one of two groups. To keep the research fair and unbiased, this is done by chance (like pulling names from a hat).

    Depending on the group you are assigned to, you will either take part in an e-learning program with professional support or receive regular email information about brain health and dementia risk reduction (more information about each group will be provided upon study enrolment).

    All participants complete one baseline session before starting, and three follow-up sessions at 12 weeks, 9 months, and 15 months. These sessions involve answering questions about lifestyle and completing short memory and thinking tasks.

  • We cannot guarantee or promise that you will receive any benefits from this research; however, possible benefits may include improved cognition, well-being and other positive lifestyle factor outcomes. You will also be contributing to research that aims to prevent cognitive decline and promote healthier brain ageing in the long-term.

  • You can participate in the study if you:

    • Have noticed changes in your memory or thinking or have been diagnosed with ‘mild cognitive impairment’ (MCI)
    • Are 65 years of age or older
    • Have at least one dementia risk factor such as insufficient physical activity, poor diet or low levels of cognitive engagement?’
    • Can read, write and communicate in English to a comfortable level
    • Are willing to complete an online course, lifestyle factor questionnaires, and interviews over phone/videocall
    • Are willing to nominate a friend, family or carer who is willing to provide information about your memory and thinking and your everyday behaviour at the beginning and the end of the study.
    Express your interest

  • You can express your interest to join the study by completing the EOI form. A member of our research team will contact you within 1-2 weeks to provide you with more information, answer any questions you may have, and see whether the study is right for you.
    Express your interest

  • The research team will contact you via phone to provide you with more information about the study and answer any questions you have. If you would like to continue, you will be required to sign a consent form before completing questions as part of an eligibility screen. This screen will check whether this study is a good match for you.

    If you are eligible to participate, you will be randomised into one of two groups: CogCoach-Health Intervention or Email information. To ensure the research is fair and unbiased, the groups are chosen randomly – like pulling names from a hat.

  • If you do consent to participate, you may withdraw at any time. Your decision to withdraw from the study will not affect your relationship with UNSW Sydney or the other collaborators of the study.