With a rapidly growing number of adults age 65 or above, there is a growing interest in improving their health and quality of life. Older adults often experience limited mobility due to financial constraints and health conditions. This project aims to explore if a “buddy” program that pairs public health students with older adults can improve older adults’ access to transportation and health care facilities to promote their physical and mental health. Phase I of the project, Program Development, will be conducted with the seed grant offered by the CTECH NRIF to promote quality of life for older adults over age 65.