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The Gerofit Program: a VA innovation

M C Morey1, G M Crowley, M S Robbins

  • 1GRECC VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Southern Medical Journal
|May 1, 1994
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Gerofit, an exercise program for older veterans, showed that regular physical activity improves function. These functional gains were maintained for five years in participants.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Established in 1986, the Gerofit program addresses the health and fitness needs of older veterans.
  • Aging veterans often experience functional decline, necessitating targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the Gerofit program's structure, including assessment, exercise protocols, and evaluation methods.
  • To present observational outcomes of the Gerofit program over a 5-year follow-up period.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive patient assessment protocol.
  • Structured exercise program tailored for older adults.
  • Longitudinal observational follow-up for up to 5 years.

Main Results:

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  • Participants in the Gerofit program demonstrated significant improvements in physical function.
  • These functional benefits were sustained over the 5-year observation period.
  • The program's evaluation indicates positive impacts on older veterans' health.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise and health promotion programs like Gerofit are effective for older veterans.
  • Sustained physical activity can lead to long-term functional improvements in this demographic.
  • Gerofit serves as a model for maintaining health and function in aging veteran populations.