Preventing Chronic Disease: ActuaYa

"The Go4Life-Physical Activity/Exercise Program Workout to Go 5 Program is an exercise regimen provided to participants. Participants will be provided a booklet with exercise routines that requires minimal equipment and can be performed anywhere for approximately 30 minutes per session. Recommendation on staying active by increasing daily steps through walking will also be recommended as part of the regimen."

The ActuaYa Educational Sessions will be delivered by a facilitator in 3 separate sessions with each session lasting 2.5 hours for a total of 7.5 hours administered for the study duration. Each session will be conducted in separate groups of 6-10 participants. Session 1 will discuss the impact of chronic disease in the older Hispanic community. Session 2 will discuss the communication and negotiation with the family and partner. Session 3 will discuss saying goodbye and having a plan for a healthy lifestyle.