A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
A Virtual Life Story Club Intervention to Improve Loneliness and Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
Who can join
Ages 60 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 and over * English or Spanish fluency * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia based on Aging and Dementia (AD8) score of ≥4 or previous dementia diagnosis * Severe auditory or visual loss * Lack of access to internet connection or phone
About the study
Reminiscence therapy is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological intervention that has been shown to improve cognition, mood, functional status, quality of life, and apathy in older adults. Group reminiscence therapy combines structured social engagement and recounting of personal stories that address both social connection (a risk factor for cognitive decline) and cognition. Life story club© (LSC) is an established, non-profit organization that provides virtual, group reminiscence therapy for older adults to reduce loneliness and promote a sense of belonging and has not been formally studied.
What is being tested
- Life Story Club (behavioral)
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center · Participants: 50 · Started: Aug 15, 2025
Contact the study team
- Mirnova Ceide, MD · Phone: 347-920-0112
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06919094
Locations in the U.S.
| New York | Montefiore Medical Center, The Bronx |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.