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Mediterranean Diet to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Brief Description

This study will determine whether older adults with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease can adhere to a Mediterranean diet.

 

Patient Qualifications:

Min Age Max Age Gender Healthy Volunteers
65 Years
N/A
Both
Yes

Inclusion Criteria:

    • Study partner, if diagnosed with MCI or Alzheimer’s disease
    • Body mass index of 20-35
    • English as a primary language
Exclusion Criteria:
    • Serious medical risk
    • Specialized diet regimes
    • Existing Mediterranean diet
Detailed Description:

Participants will follow the study-designed Mediterranean diet for 6 weeks. The diet consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, olive oils, seafood, and nuts. The diet is also low in red meat and solid fats. Participants will track the food they eat and will be monitored by a registered dietitian.

Locations:
Map Marker City State Zip Code Status Primary Contact
1
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kansas
66160
Recruiting
Kendra Spaeth
913-588-8992
kspaeth@kumc.edu
Agency
University of Kansas Medical Center
Agency
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Name Role Affiliation
Deborah K. Sullivan, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study Contact:
Name Phone Email
Kendra Spaeth
913-588-8992

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Connie Dello Buono is based in Sunnyvale California. Her first ebook is about women's health, Birthing Ways Healing Ways and her recent one is about cancer prevention, Curated Healing Ways. She had helped women have holistic childbirth as childbirth educator, founded Motherhealth, to serve seniors in the bay area with holistic caregivers and blogs at www.clubalthea.com with more than 10,000 health and finance related posts. Connie trains her own caregivers, which are the favorites of most bay area seniors who are home bound and alone. She is active in the rehab and nursing facilities, volunteering on music and movement for seniors. She is a member of Lion's club and offered scholarships to students in the Philippines. She is active at churchinsunnyvale.us and has Fridays Bible home study in Sunnyvale using the recovery version of the Bible , free at biblesforamerica.us She loves dancing and teaching and her courses can be found at https://teachclub.com/@thriveafter60 She is California Life Insurance licensed providing life insurance for older adults with health issues and helping women retire safely with income for life. at menloassetca.com , she helps with 401k rollover. 3 Benefit plans - Mortgage protection using term life insurance to pay for mortgage balance in event of death - Final Expense plan using Single Issue Whole Life Insurance, with cash back, disability benefit and guaranteed in the presence of health issues - Fixed Index Annuity retirement plan for safe, accessibility, less fees, less taxes, avoids probate as it goes directly to beneficiaries, rate of return with no downside market participation. She brings compassion and understanding to the needs of her clients, bringing holistic approach in health and life insurance. Her goal is to free families from worries especially during covid with caregivers and life insurance in the presence of health issues, especially for women. She can be reached at 408-854-1883 , motherhealth@gmail.com

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