AoA Evidence-based Disease and Disability Prevention Program

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Article Publication Date: 
4/23/2012
Summary: 
Funding support to states under the EBDDP program has been provided by AoA to empower older adults to take control of their health. In these programs, seniors learn to maintain a healthy lifestyle through increased self-efficacy and self-management behaviors. Classes are provided to older adults: In their own communities; In familiar non-clinical settings, such as community centers; In peer learning groups which provide support, socialization and reinforcement of positive health behavior changes
Topics: 
Evidence-Based Practice
Types/Tools: 
Links / Websites
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
Administration on Aging
Programs/Initiatives: 
Older Americans Act (OAA)
States: 
Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Florida; Hawaii; Illinois; Idaho; Iowa; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Carolina; Texas; Wisconsin
Keywords: 
Public Health
Evidence-based Disease and Disability Prevention Program; EBDDP; Physical activity programs; Enhance Fitness; Healthy Moves; Falls management programs; Matter of Balance; Stepping On; Tai Chi; Nutrition Programs; Healthy Eating; Depression and/or Substance Abuse Programs; PEARLS; Healthy IDEAS; Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs;

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Administration on Aging (AoA)
aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov
Phone: 
202-619-0724

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53258