Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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1. Aged 65 years or older 2. English speaking 3. Able to sign written informed consent 4. Hearing Handicap in the Elderly (HHIE-25) score of >17 [47] or a previous diagnosis of HL 5. Clearance to safely partake in the trial’s physical activities: PARQ+ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire [66]) or written physician clearance for participation 6. Moderate functional fitness: gait speed >0.72 and <1.8 m/s [67] and/or 30-s STS ≥6 and <21 (within or below published sex- and age-adjusted average levels) | 1. Unable to ambulate/walk for exercise 2.Serious illness limiting their ability to exercise or complete the trial 3. Contraindications to exercise: failure to fulfill the prerequisites of the PARQ+ 4. Uncontrolled hypertension (≥160/>90 mmHg) 5. Signs or symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence 6. Refusal to be randomized 7. Lack of transportation to the trial 8. Unable to commit to attending 80% or more of the sessions |