| Informal socialisation |
Session 1: introduction of participants and facilitators; discussion of program expectations |
10 |
| Sessions 2–10 catch up with participants regarding conversations from the previous session e.g., activities planned for the past week; recap of previous session including reflection on the exercises; nutrition topic. |
| Physical activity component |
Each session will include: 5 minutes of mindful breathing; a 15-minute warm-up and moderate intensity exercises (e.g., stretching and bodyweight strengthening exercises), and a 10-minute cool down (e.g., balance exercises and stretching). |
30 |
| Break |
Post-exercise break to drink water and use facilities. |
5 |
| AMD-related nutrition education component |
Five evidence-based nutrition topics (i.e., fruit and vegetables; fish and seafood; low glycaemic index foods; other important foods; and nutritional supplements for AMD) will be covered throughout the 10-week program. Each topic will include an educational presentation by the facilitator in one session, followed by a guided discussion on this topic in the following session such as sharing tips to incorporate the dietary recommendation. |
15 |
| For example, Session 1 will include a presentation on fruits and vegetables including AMD-related benefits; recommended serving sizes according to the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Participants will then be encouraged to reflect on this information over the week. Session 2 will then focus on discussing potential barriers to consuming the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables and sharing tips to overcome these barriers. |
