Old‑Age Fitness Plan: A New Test in Primary Care

The PRICA‑POWFRAIL study is a randomized trial that explores whether educating older adults about healthy habits and providing them with personalized exercise plans can preserve their independence.

Why It Matters

• Many seniors who are pre‑frail or frail risk losing the ability to perform everyday tasks.
• Conventional clinic care rarely offers tailored, scalable programs that are easy for patients to use.

The Intervention

1. Education Course

   • Topics: nutrition, sleep, daily movement.
   • Delivered in short sessions using everyday language.

2. Algorithm‑Generated Exercise Prescription

   • Custom plans created by a computer algorithm that considers strength, balance, and motivation.
   • Runs on a simple tablet – easily integrated into routine check‑ups.

Bottom Line

The trial seeks to prove that a blend of knowledge and personalized exercise can extend active living for older adults, offering primary‑care clinics an accessible solution to keep seniors strong and self‑sufficient.