518 Partners in Active Living for Seniors: a Successful Community Initative

This program will provide an overview of the development and ongoing operation of a successful, community based program that provides access to exercise classes for older adults at risk for early nursing home placement in order that they maintain independent living skills. Strategies for building community coalitions to promote physical activity by overcoming barriers, such as transportation and social isolation, will be presented, as well as information about the evidence-based exercise program EnhanceFitness.