The Program for Active Aging and Community Engagement (PACE)

What we are studying

PACE is a study that will examine how different programs help older adults to improve their healthy behaviors. The study is a year-long program comparing a healthy aging group to a group enrolled in an exercise program. Volunteers will be randomly placed into one of the two groups: an exercise group or a healthy aging group. The exercise group will receive a year -long membership to the YMCA and weekly classes with exercise leaders. The healthy aging group will participate in weekly lectures on healthy lifestyle changes, and will receive a free membership to the YMCA upon completion of the study.

Who we are studying

Men and Women
Races:
- White
- African American
- Asian
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
All Ethnicities
Ages 55 - 80

Eligibility Criteria

Age 55 to 80
Exercising less than 90 minutes each week
Residence within 20 miles of William G White YMCA
Able to provide transportation to site
No time or work conflicts during exercise sessions
Will remain in the area for the duration of the study.

What is involved

Screening visits: 1 prescreen visit
2 screening visits
And 3 additional testing visits. Screening visits: 1 prescreen visit
2 screening visits
And 3 additional testing visits. The Exercise Group: participation in monthly exercise sessions (schedule varies each month) and Healthy Aging Group: participation in weekly lectures for approximately one hour (schedule varies each month)