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We are a team conducting research investigating opportunities to preserve brain health in individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Specifically, we are assessing the brain's ability to induce short-term neuroplasticity before and following a four-week exercise intervention. The exercise involves cycling on a stationary bike for approximately 5 - 10 minutes at a self-determined intensity and will be supervised by qualified personnel at McMaster University's Physical Activity Center Exercise. We will measure brain responses using a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation. The long-term goal of this work is to determine whether exercise can improve memory loss in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.

Key Details

Study Sponsor: McMaster Institute for Research in Aging (MIRA)

Location: In-person (Required at 1280 Main St W, Hamilton ON) and Phone

How Often: A few times per week

Compensation: None

Contact: Karishma Ramdeo, PhD Student

[email protected]

(647) 991-9904

The purpose of this study to assess the feasibility of a 6-week lifestyle intervention program aimed to improve sleep in people living with dementia and their care partners.

The program consists of three 60-minute educational and group discussion sessions and two phone-call check ins. Participants will be encouraged to engaged in 30 minutes of self-directed physical activity daily, and get 60-minutes of daily exposure to bright light, using a light box provided by the research team.

We hope to determine if the program will be a feasible program to deliver within Canada year-round. In addition, we want to identify challenges in facilitation of the program to improve it for future versions.

Key Details

Study Sponsor: Alzheimer's Society

Location: In-person (340 Hagey Blvd, Waterloo, ON)

How Often: A few times a month

Compensation: No

Contact: Tara Kuhn, PhD Candidate

403-869-9303

[email protected]