TIME™ at Home Randomized Controlled Trial

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. adult defined as age 18 years or older;
2. mobility limitations (eg, need to use a walking aid, difficulty stepping onto curbs, ramps, stairs, or walk on uneven surfaces);
3. living independently in the community (in own home or assisted living settings);
4. able to walk a minimum of 10 metres independently (with walking aids if used) without assistance and/or supervision from another person;
5. able to stand up from and sit down onto a chair independently, without supervision;
6. able to maintain balance while exercising in standing (e.g., marching on the spot) holding onto the back of a chair or a sturdy countertop;
7. has a study partner (e.g., caregiver, family member or friend) willing to be present, at minimum, during the first evaluation in the home via Zoom;
8. able to speak and read English to understand informed consent and follow instructions for study procedures and exercises;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. involvement in another formal exercise or rehabilitation program in the next 2 months;
2. previous participation in the TIME at Home exercise program;
3. health conditions or symptoms preventing participation in exercise;
4. cognitive impairment, defined as a score of \<11/15 on the 5-minute Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA);
5. severe visual impairment;
6. severe hearing impairment

Caregivers

Inclusion criteria:

1. caregiver defined as an individual who helps the exercise participant to live at home by providing support and assistance with at least one basic (e.g., self-care) and/or instrumental activity of daily living (e.g., doing groceries, cleaning, managing finances, making meals, doing laundry, etc.) at least once a week;
2. able to speak and read English.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Is a paid personal support worker.