Older adults with serious mental illness (SMI) (i.e., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder) have compromised physical function that adversely affects their quality of life. Exercise is an effective intervention to improve function in older persons
however, older people with SMI experience barriers to exercise engagement. This study sought to obtain feedback on an exercise program in development for older people with SMI that comprised home-based exercise delivery, individualized exercise prescription, and motivational health coaching calls. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with older Veterans with SMI (