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Project

We Walk Plus Study

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Kelly Hsieh
[email protected]
312-413-1530

Project Description:

We Walk Plus Study: A Walking Program Using Physical Activity Monitors and Social Networking for older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, funded by NIA through the Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation (P30AG022849-17), $74,986 to pilot study whether using Fitbits, text messages, and Fitbit community for social support to improve physical activity and cognitive function in older adults with intellectual disabilities (Principal Investigator). 6-01-20 to 5-31-21.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: