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A Community-based Program That Supports Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Participation and System Navigation in Older Adults

Mobility Limitation | Health Related Quality of Life | Healthy Aging | Health Inequity

Physical mobility and social participation are needed to maintain independence and quality of life for adults over 55 years of age. Despite the known benefits of physical activity and dietary change programs for older adults, the best ways to deliver these interventions are not well understood. The goal of the EMBOLDEN study is to promote physical and community mobility in older adults who experience difficulties taking up community programs and reside in areas of high health inequity. Building on existing best practices, the investigators will implement and evaluate an innovative co-designed community-based program to promote physical activity, healthy eating, social participation, and system navigation. The potential for spreading this program throughout Hamilton and adapted to other Canadian communities will also be explored

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    55 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

• Community-dwelling older adults (55 years of age and older) living in a neighbourhood selected for the study.

Exclusion criteria:

* Unable to speak or understand English
* Unable to walk 10 meters without physical assistance from another person (assistive devices permitted)

As a pragmatic trial, we have chosen broad inclusion criteria to reflect the characteristics of individuals who may join a program such as this outside of a research study. Thus, we will not exclude individuals based on the presence of existing chronic disease, comorbidities, or other factors that may impact attendance.

Study Location

Downtown East Community
Downtown East Community
Toronto, Ontario(ON)
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Caroline Moore

[email protected]
9055259140
Community
Community
Hamilton, Ontario(ON)
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Caroline Moore

[email protected]
9055259140
Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05008159