This study will provide information about the feasibility
of a community-based lifestyle intervention model for
over-50s and of the implementation of a goal-setting
intervention for behavior change, together with initial
evidence about the short-term effects of goal-setting on
behavior. The study will help to determine whether this
community-based lifestyle intervention improves cognitive and physical activity, health and well-being over a
12-month period. The findings are intended to support
the selection of outcome measures and estimation of
critical parameters for a larger-scale RCT.
A key element of the study is the development and
adaptation of effective approaches to goal-setting and
outcome measurement, and the application of these in a
naturalistic setting. The study will be conducted in an
inclusive, real-life context, allowing participants to integrate benefits directly into their daily lives. The integral
involvement of older participants in shaping and managing the resources offered as part of the study will contribute to the development of social capital in the local
community