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Evidence-Based Program: Enhance®Wellness

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 pffaris

Enhance®Wellness (EW) is an evidence-based program that connects participants with a personal health and wellness coach to improve physical, emotional, and social well-being. Based on the Chronic Care Model, EW’s participant-centered approach uses motivational interviewing techniques and validated assessment tools in fourteen domains to guide health action plan creation and accountability. Using problem-solving strategies, participants […]
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Evidence-Based Program: Enhance®Fitness

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 pffaris

Enhance®Fitness (EF) is an ongoing, low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and fall prevention program developed specifically for older adults. Each class session focuses on four key areas important to the well-being and function of participants: low impact cardiovascular exercise; dynamic/static balance work; strength training with weights; and stretching. Classes meet three times a week, an hour […]
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Evidence-Based Program: Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 pffaris

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15-week online weight management program that uses evidence-based strategies proven to work to help participants achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is […]
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NCOA Launches Modernized Tool to Simplify the Complicated Process of Choosing a Medicare Plan—Just in Time for Open Enrollment

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 pffaris

As Medicare Open Enrollment nears, NCOA has launched a modernized version of its My Medicare Matters online tool that simplifies the often-confusing process of choosing a Medicare plan.
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Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 pffaris

A terrific special section of July 25th’s New York Times was devoted to the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. There is no mention of age or ageism. It would be convenient to attribute that omission to the fact that most older people are not disabled (true but complicated). But you sure wouldn’t […]The post Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa appeared first on ChangingAging.

Guía para conversar con su Doctor sobre su Chequeo Contra Caídas

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 pffaris

Recientemente, yo participé en una evaluación propia para determinar mis riesgos de caídas. Este cuestionario esta basado en la lista de preguntas del panfleto CDC STEADI toolkit Stay Independent Brochure. Consiste en 12 preguntas y mi puntuación fue __________ de 12. Debido a que conteste “Si” a por lo menos 4 preguntas, me encuentro a […]
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Senior Product Manager – Digital Economic Security

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 pffaris

The Senior Product Manager will work with our team and across NCOA for subject matter expertise, content contribution, UX design, and communications support.
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Pilot sites selected for virtual NISC Senior Center Accreditation process

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 pffaris

The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) is launching a pilot program to test an online version of the accreditation process.
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GG’s Journey: Reflections During COVID-19

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 pffaris

GG’s Story Grandma Louise was the hardest working and sassiest person I have ever known. As a child I knew that she loved me dearly in her own unique way. She was active in our family and appreciated the everyday sweet things in life, from a cup of coffee to a game of solitaire. She […]The post GG’s Journey: Reflections During COVID-19 appeared first on ChangingAging.

NCOA Analysis: Nearly 3 Million Older Adults Living Alone Face Greater Financial and Health Risks during COVID-19 Pandemic

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 pffaris

The National Council on Aging is warning that the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic will be much worse for older adults living alone, and this could force nearly 3 million older Americans in single households into possible poverty and or greater health risks.
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