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. 2024 May 28;11(5):1455–1466. doi: 10.14283/jpad.2024.98

Table 2.

Program Strategy per risk domain

Domain Program Strategy
Physical Activity Participants will meet with the Fitness Coordinator to develop a personalized plan to gradually get that participant exercising at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous activity a week, as well as strength training twice a week, and a focus on balance training for those over the age of 65, consistent with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidelines.
Brain-healthy Eating Two required programs: one describing the Brain Health Food Guide, including how to adhere to it on a budget, and one on label reading. Take at least three hours of additional programming.
Cognitive Engagement Take at least one hour a week of programming that is cognitively engaging (e.g., language learning, book clubs, creative arts).
Social Connections No specific guidelines but social connections will be integrated into all other programs as well as special events.
Mental Wellbeing Take at least one hour a week of stress reduction programming (e.g., yoga, meditation, spiritual classes).