Research Article

Short-Term Lifestyle Strategies for Sustaining Cognitive Status

Table 1

Wellness domain and associated assessment item.

Wellness domainAssessment item

Physical, sleepingDifficulty falling asleep
Obtaining too much sleep
Not obtaining enough sleep

Physical, exerciseLeaving house over the last 3 days
Total hours of exercise or physical activity in last 3 days
Exercise-related activity involvement
 Biking
 Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi
 Swimming/aqua fitness
 Hiking

Intellectual wellness/cognitive leisure Computer activities
 Crossword puzzles
 Crafts or arts
 Educational courses
 Reading

Emotional wellnessInterest or pleasure in things you normally enjoy
Not anxious, restless, or uneasy
Not sad, depressed, or hopeless
Stress does not have a negative effect on quality of life
Feel valued
Life satisfaction

Social/leisure wellnessNot lonely
Have close friends in community
Can count on friends for companionship
Can count on friends for daily support
Pursue involvement in life of community

SpiritualFind meaning in day-to-day life
Feel spiritual needs are being met