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Participants (n = 18) were recruited from community organizations, with inclusion criteria requiring self-reported loneliness. vRT sessions were conducted in English and Spanish to enhance accessibility for Bronx residents. Apathy was measured using the GDS3A, a subset of the Geriatric Depression Scale, and loneliness was assessed with the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Qualitative interviews were also used to assess participant satisfaction and the perceived impact of vRTon social connections. Data were collected at baseline, with follow-up 3 months later. Follow-up data were available for 11 participants regarding apathy, 5 of whom had scores demonstrating apathy at baseline, and 10 participants regarding loneliness. In the initial phase of the pilot, 60% of participants showed stable or improved loneliness scores, whereas 64% showed stable or improved apathy scores, at 3 months compared to baseline. Participants also reported that vRT facilitated meaningful social connections, with one group organizing two in-person events. Further analysis of participants’ experiences will refine the LSC protocol, informing future randomized controlled trials and potentially providing a scalable intervention to address cognitive decline, loneliness, and social isolation in the Bronx community.  \nAbstract citation ID: igaf122.3405  \nPROTOCOL FOR A VIRTUAL LIFE STORY CLUB TO  \nADDRESS APATHY AND LONELINESS IN  \nOLDER ADULTS  \nAtul Bhattiprolu1, Eunah Song1, Sophie Anfang1,  \nSamantha Yip1, Lily Zhou2, Jennifer Wong2, Ying Jin1, and Mirnova Ceïde1, 1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, United States, 2. Life Story Club, Brooklyn, New York, United States  \nLife Story Club (LSC) offers storytelling groups as virtual reminiscence therapy (vRT) to help older adults reduce loneliness and build social connections. Apathy and loneliness are significant modifiable risk factors for dementia, contributing to cognitive decline and emotional distress. This mixed-methods feasibility study evaluates the impact of LSC’s vRT on apathy","cbCaienbBYQYHvA7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaienbBYQYHvA7","pdf",47338,"English","# Study overview\n## Participants and recruitment\n## Intervention and delivery\n## Measures and data collection\n## Pilot results and follow-up\n## Planned protocol refinement","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Virtual Life Story Club protocol?\",\"answer\":\"The protocol aims to use virtual reminiscence therapy through Life Story Club to reduce loneliness and help older adults build social connections.\"},{\"question\":\"How are apathy and loneliness assessed in the study?\",\"answer\":\"Apathy is measured with the GDS3A subset of the Geriatric Depression Scale, and loneliness is measured with the UCLA Loneliness Scale.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the pilot follow-up results suggest after 3 months?\",\"answer\":\"Among participants with follow-up data, 60% showed stable or improved loneliness scores and 64% showed stable or improved apathy scores compared with baseline.\"}]","PROTOCOL FOR A VIRTUAL LIFE STORY CLUB TO ADDRESS APATHY AND LONELINESS IN OLDER ADULTS | PDF",1790648722]