LIVEWalking to Wellness Program
The Walking-to-Wellness Program is a qualitatively and quantitatively measured health improvement plan, consisting of leader-facilitated group interaction focusing on cooperation, developing goals, and the processes required for reaching those goals. The program stresses individual attention and support and requires a 2-day per week, 7-week commitment to creating a healthier lifestyle. The two main elements of this program are Walking and Changing Unhealthy Habits.
In what areas of Los Angeles will you be directly working?
Central LA
San Fernando Valley
South LA
Westside
County of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
How do you plan to use these resources to make change?
Engage residents and stakeholders
Implement a pilot or new project
Expand a pilot or a program
How will your proposal improve the following LIVE metrics?
Access to healthy food
Obesity rates
Walk/bike/transit score
Please explain how you will evaluate your work.
The effectiveness of the program on participants’ overall health and well-being will be measured using objective and subjective data. There will be a third party Registered Nurse to track and keep reports on individual progress.
The program will develop an individualized service plan (ISP) for each group member that includes:
Quantitative Baseline
• Blood pressure changes
• Weight
• BMI decrease
Quantitative Changes
• Blood pressure changes
• Weight
• BMI decrease
Quantitative Measurements = Qualitative Outcome
• Overall mental well-being
• Mood
• Attitude
• Self-Esteem
• Confidence
• Discipline
• Energy Level
How can the LA2050 community and other stakeholders help your proposal succeed
Money (financial capital)
Publicity/awareness (social capital)
Community outreach
Network/relationship support