Summer Walking Study
Summer Walking Study: Working with Older Immigrants in their Communities
In the summer of 2019, a walking program was launched in conjunction with Rahma Mosque to address the social and physical activity needs of immigrant communities. The evaluation of a 10-week outdoor walking program included assessments of participants' mobility, and balance. Fitbits were used to track physical activity. Participants were also attended a workshop on topics related to walking outdoors in Edmonton (e.g. proper footwear, fall prevention).
STORY: Study seeks to help immigrant seniors overcome barriers to exercise.
Contact Us
International Network for Aging Research
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Albertasummer-walking-study
Allyson Jones
780-492-2020
allyson.jones@ualberta.ca
Shelby Yamamoto
716-829-5606
ssyamamo@buffalo.edu