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OBJECTIVE: We examined the feasibility of Aging Well by Design, a Lifestyle
Redesign(R)-inspired intervention for community-dwelling older adults. The
original Lifestyle Redesign program was shortened to 3 mo and implemented as a
community outreach program of a major health care system. METHOD:
Community-dwelling older adults participated in the 12-wk program, which
emphasized an occupational approach to healthy aging. Outcomes evaluated were
recruitment, attendance, resource use, participant satisfaction, and subjective
benefit to participants. RESULTS: The 13 participants, ages 66-88 yr, attended an
average of 10 of 12 sessions. The intervention was completed as planned, physical
resources were suitable, and financial resources were adequate. Participants
expressed satisfaction with the program's facilitator, group discussions, and
materials. Perceived benefits were social relationships, awareness of community
resources, and change in attitude toward aging. CONCLUSION: Implementation of a 3-mo Lifestyle Redesign-inspired program within a health care system was feasible.

Langue : ANGLAIS