Silver Agri Age: Longevity, Intrinsic Capacity and Cognitive Impairment Into Farmlands and Natural Environments: Updating Contexts Following the "Montessori" Action

Last updated: December 30, 2024
Sponsor: Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Mental Disability

Dementia

Treatment

Social activities with cognitive stimulation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06754202
INRCA_005_2024
  • Ages > 55
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This project aims to enhance the intrinsic capacities of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment by promoting innovative activities based on the Montessori approach within the context of agricultural multifunctionality.

By selecting a rural environment with educational characteristics, we aim to involve individuals with mild cognitive deficits and their families in a personalized therapeutic journey. Through various activities, including horticulture, pet therapy, occupational therapies, sensory and food laboratories, we stimulate cognitive and motor skills, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI);

  • Mini Mental State Examination ≥ 24;

  • ability and willingness to sign informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mini Mental State Examination < 24;

  • severe visual impairment;

  • inability to walk without help or assistance, Tinetti's scale <20

Study Design

Total Participants: 12
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Social activities with cognitive stimulation
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 03, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Study Description

Promoting innovative activities following the "Montessori" action in the context of the agricultural multifunctionality, in order to leverage the intrinsic capacity in older people with cognitive impairment.

  • Identifying a rural environment with educational features.

  • Identifying individuals with mild cognitive impairments and relations with their families.

  • Outlining individual therapeutic goals for each participant through different activities:

horticulture, pet therapy, occupational therapies, sensory laboratories, functional food laboratories for a healthy and balanced diet suitable for the first symptoms of dementia, physical activity and continuous social activity between different generations.

  • Horticulture, pet therapy, occupational therapy, sensory labs, physical activity, and social activities IN CONTINUITY between different generations.

  • Spreading the results to a wide National and International audience.

Connect with a study center

  • INRCA Hospital

    Ancona, 60127
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

  • INRCA Hospital

    Fermo, 63900
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

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