Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders (Project LIFE)
Aging, Mobility Limitations
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Aging focused on measuring Aging, Cost analysis, Counseling, Disabled Persons, Health Promotion, Mobility Limitation, Physical Activity, Primary Care, Randomized Clinical Trial, Veterans
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 70 or over
- Followed in VA primary care or geriatrics clinic
- Currently not regularly physically active
- Able to walk 10 meters without human assistance (assistive device acceptable)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age 70 or over
- Followed in VA primary care or geriatrics clinic
- Currently not regularly physically active
- Able to walk 10 meters without human assistance (assistive device acceptable)
- A terminal diagnosis
Sites / Locations
- VA Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm 1
Arm 2
Behavioral: Multi-component physical activity counseling program A one-year high intensity physical activity counseling program with the following five components: (1) a baseline face-to-face counseling session by the health counselor, (2) follow-up telephone calls by the health counselor biweekly for 6 weekly and then monthly, (3) a one-time physician endorsement of the prescribed exercise regimen in a primary care clinic visit, (4) monthly automated tailored telephone calls from the primary care provider encouraging continued physical activity, and (5) quarterly mailed materials providing personalized feedback
Usual care