Perspectives of older adults with memory decline participating in a prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) pilot study: A qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cognitive decline and sleep concerns are significant health issues among older adults. Nonpharmacological treatments to address these concerns are needed, particularly for older adults who are more likely to be prescribed multiple medications and experience adverse effects of additional drugs. The aim of the current qualitative study was to understand and document the experiences of older adults with subjective memory decline participating in prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) intervention.

Methods

This single-group pilot study was conducted as a fully remote, 8-week, pre/postintervention. Postintervention, 16 participants (≥65 years) participated in semistructured qualitative exit interviews about their experiences with the PNF intervention. Interviews lasted appr

SUBMITTER: James DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12171933 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature