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Table 2 Examples of participants’ goals

From: The Agewell trial: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention to promote healthy ageing and reduce risk of dementia in later life

Domain

Goal

Physical activity

I will attend at least a one hour exercise class per week.

I will be able to run to the end of Nefyn beach.

I will start swimming and go once a week.

I will cycle for half an hour each week.

I will walk one mile on four days a week.

Cognitive activity

I will attend computer classes and learn to email and send attachments.

In 12 months’ time I will be able to do a moderate Sudoku.

In 12 months’ time I will be able to save a document on the computer and move it to another file.

I will do a crossword 3-4 times a week.

In 12 months’ time I will have completed a 60 credit course.

Diet and health

I will increase my fish intake from once to twice a week.

I will attend cooking classes at the Centre.

I will cook my own meals three times a week.

In 12 months’ time I will have lowered my cholesterol level by 2 points.

In 12 months’ time I will be a non-smoker.