Computerized Cognitive Remediation of Long COVID Symptoms in Older Adults
This research is being done to collect preliminary data on the potential of computerized brain-training exercises for treating Long COVID symptoms in older adults. The investigators hypothesize that computerized brain-training will be an acceptable and feasible intervention for treating Long COVID symptoms in older adults. The investigators also expect to provide initial evidence that computerized brain-training has potential for improving thinking, mood, and other aspects of everyday functioning in older adults with Long COVID.
• prior history of COVID-19 based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines including a positive laboratory test (e.g., nucleic acid amplification test) or a positive rapid test
• age ≥ 60 years old
• current self-reported cognitive symptoms persisting after the acute phase of the illness (i.e., \>4 weeks after COVID-19 symptom onset) that cannot be explained by alternative diagnoses
• evidence of subjective cognitive impairment with a Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog) Perceived Cognitive Impairment (PCI) Subscale Score of ≤ 40 and/or endorsing any item on the FACT-Cog PCI Subscale as occurring nearly every day or several times a day
• Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) ≥ 27
• fluent in English
• off psychiatric medications or on a stable dose for at least 1 month prior to commencing the study with no intention to change dose prior to completion of the study.