The initial goal of this study was to evaluate the adherence to a home-based exercise program and his results in
balance, mobility, cognitive function, heath state and depression. However, the stimulus given to the participants had
led to a change of the initial protocol, adapting it to motivational and social needs by getting together into a
community space to perform the exercises. Accordingly, the research began to take into account the adherence to an
exercise program with the absence of the physical therapist and not necessarily at home.
When made in community, the program reveals gains in health status (mental health) and balance. However, there
were no gains in mobility, health status (physical health) or cognitive function. The adherence shows to be highly
satisfactory