Living Independence Through Functional Training
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of the research is to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a six-week hybrid task-oriented resistance exercise program for older adults who have been recently discharged from home health care.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 65 and 90 years * community-dwelling * live within a 50-mile radius of the study site with wireless connectivity in the area * mobility limitations as indicated by self-reported of using a mobility aid or having unsteady gait or walking slower than before * cognitive decline as indicated by a score \< 12 on Mini MoCA Version 2.1 * a care partner or adult family member living in the home or nearby * willing to wear an activity tracker during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * plan to receive skilled rehabilitation services * plan to move away outside the study area in two months * reside in an assisted living or long-term care facility or plan to relocate to such a facility in the next three months * severe vision or hearing loss that impedes activity performance or communication * unable to stand or walk even with a mobility aid * unable to follow a one-step command or carry on a conversation over the phone * unable to commit to the six-wee