Nutrition-based Interventions to Prevent Cognitive Decline
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study intends to evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of an innovative and integrated nutrition-based intervention addressing key modifiable risk factors for dementia while meeting participants' preferences for nutrition-related sessions. The intervention will include lifestyle group sessions regarding nutrition education and physical activity, individualized cognitive training at home, as well as clinical nutrition consultations.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 55 to 85 years old; * At least 4 years in the regular school system; * Higher individual risk for dementia defined as a score ≥6 points on the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia Dementia Risk Score (CAIDE). Exclusion Criteria: * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score lower than the validated cutoff points defined as 2 standard deviations below the normative reference value for the corresponding age and education in the Portuguese population; * Having a medical condition limiting the participation in the intervention (e.g., blindness, amputation…); * Lack of autonomy in daily activities; * Diagnosis of dementia or major incapacity.