The aim of the project is to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the innovative ACTIVE-AGE@home functional exercise program in two versions (one led by professionals and one led by trained volunteers) compared to a control group receiving care as usual to improve the life of community dwelling frail older adults in all domains
(bio-psycho-social) and consequently reduce the societal healthcare costs. Our study replies to an urgent call to accrue more knowledge about which intervention strategies are effective for frailty, and to determine whether they are feasible and cost-effective. Regarding the societal and economic benefits, several studies pointed out that the average additional costs associated with frailty when controlled for ageing and multimorbidity range from 1.500 to 5.000 euro per person per year. For Flanders this means a possible cost reduction of 787.500.000 euro to 3.000.000.000 euro per year if all frail older adults participated in this project. The scientific objective for this project is to validate and achieve a culturally adopted program that responds to the personal goals of older frail people by collecting evidence for the effectiveness of the professional laid program and evidence for the effectiveness of the volunteer laid program. In addition this project should achieve a synergistic relation between all key stakeholders to implement the program in health care, welfare and education