scholarly journals Adapting to Create Innovative Virtual Falls Prevention Programs for at Risk Older Adults During a Global Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 369-369
Author(s):  
Maura Brennan ◽  
Rebecca Dobert
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Collaborative Approach ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Group Medical Visits ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Medical Visits ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Tai Ji ◽  
High Level

Abstract Baystate Health’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) postponed implementation of Group Medical Visits focused on falls reduction for older adults in Springfield, Massachusetts due to COVID-19 and quickly shifted efforts to participate in Dartmouth’s Falls Prevention Training Program. Long standing GWEP Community Based Organizations (CBOs) were consulted, and all believed that the virtual Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) program would combat social isolation and improve older adults’ comfort with technology in addition to reducing falls during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baystate’s GWEP was able to reallocate grant dollars to support the purchase of equipment for CBOs to deliver TJQMBB virtually. While many challenges continue to arise, the innovative and collaborative approach between the two GWEPs and Baystate’s CBOs leveraging Administration for Community Living falls prevention funding has led to high level engagement and rapid implementation. Dartmouth’s model capitalizes on and strengthens existing GWEP partnerships with its CBOs.

Impact of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program on Maintenance of Physical Activity Among Older Adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Laforest ◽  
Anne Pelletier ◽  
Lise Gauvin ◽  
Yvonne Robitaille ◽  
Michel Fournier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals BUILDING DISASTER RESILIENCE FOR OLDER ADULTS AGING IN PLACE: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S340-S341
Author(s):  
Claire Pendergrast ◽  
Basia Belza ◽  
Ann Bostrom ◽  
Nicole Errett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Senior Centers ◽  
Community Based Organizations

Abstract Older adults are more susceptible to adverse health outcomes during and after a disaster compared with their younger counterparts. Developing community resilience, or strengthening communities to reduce the negative impacts of disasters, has the potential support older adults’ health and well-being. Community-based organizations (CBOs), such as senior centers and Villages, provide social services and programming that support aging in place and may support older adults’ resilience to disasters. This study examines CBO leadership perspectives on the role of CBOs in building disaster resilience for older adults aging in place, as well as perceived barriers and facilitators to incorporating disaster resilience activities into organizational programming. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of staff-members of CBOs serving older adults aging in place in King County, Washington. Participants included representatives from 14 organizations that varied in size, geographic setting, organizational structure, and ethnic, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds of organizational members. The sample included five government-run senior centers, seven non-profit senior centers, and two Villages. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used a combined inductive and deductive approach to code and thematically analyze the data. Results indicate that local context, leadership risk perception, collaborations, and existing services and programming influence CBOs’ willingness to engage in activities supporting disaster resilience for older adults aging in place. Findings suggest that CBOs supporting aging in place may support disaster resilience for older adults by serving as a trusted source of disaster preparedness information and tailoring disaster-related messages for an older adult audience.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC ON OLDER ADULTS: FINDINGS FROM A NATIONAL SURVEY OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S738-S738
Author(s):  
Kathleen A Cameron ◽  
Lauren E Popham ◽  
Angelica Herrera-Venson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
National Survey ◽  
National Council ◽  
Opioid Epidemic ◽  
Opioid Misuse ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The National Council on Aging (NCOA) conducted a national survey of community-based organizations (CBOs) in early 2019 to better understand how older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers are affected by the opioid epidemic and identify new resources and tools needed by CBOs to better serve their community needs. Specifically, the survey asked about the extent to which CBOs’ service delivery and level of effort has changed as a result of the opioid epidemic; unique issues reported by this population, directly or indirectly resulting from opioid misuse by them or loved ones; how organizations screen and refer older adults and individual with disabilities for support associated with opioid misuse; how organizations may be connecting with local or state initiatives addressing the opioid epidemic, or forming strategic partnerships to respond to emerging client needs; and pinpoint gaps in resources that may help organizations to more effectively respond to these issues. Over 200 organizations, representing urban, suburban and rural communities, responded to the survey and included senior centers, area agencies on aging, Senior Health Insurance Assistance Programs, as well as health care organizations. Seventy percent of organizations report spending more effort to address the needs of older adults/caregivers who are adversely affected by opioid misuse/abuse since 2 years ago. Common health and financial concerns, current strategies related to screening, partnership development, and educational programming as reported by CBOs will be presented. This session will include a discussion of opportunities to assist CBOs address the opioid-related needs of their older adult clients.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance—Development of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuzhong Li ◽  
Peter Harmer ◽  
Karin A. Mack ◽  
David Sleet ◽  
K. John Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Participant Satisfaction ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Instructor's Manual

Background:This study was designed to develop an evidence- and community-based falls prevention program—Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance.Methods:A mixed qualitative and quantitative approach was used to develop a package of materials for program implementation and evaluation. The developmental work was conducted in 2 communities in the Pacific Northwest. Participants included a panel of experts, senior service program managers or activity coordinators, and older adults. Outcome measures involved program feasibility and satisfaction.Results:Through an iterative process, a program package was developed. The package contained an implementation plan and class training materials (ie, instructor’s manual, videotape, and user’s guidebook). Pilot testing of program materials showed that the content was appropriate for the targeted users (community-living older adults) and providers (local senior service organizations). A feasibility survey indicated interest and support from users and providers for program implementation. A 2-week pilot evaluation showed that the program implementation was feasible and evidenced good class attendance, high participant satisfaction, and interest in continuing Tai Chi.Conclusions:The package of materials developed in this study provides a solid foundation for larger scale implementation and evaluation of the program in community settings.

scholarly journals CATCH-ON Educational Interventions for Providers, Older Adults, and Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 497-497
Author(s):  
Erin Emery-Tiburcio ◽  
Robyn Golden ◽  
Michelle Newman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Abstract CATCH-ON, the collaborative GWEP led by Rush University Medical Center, is working to create Age-Friendly Communities by assuring that health systems, community-based organizations, and older adults and families are educated about the 4Ms. For providers, CATCH-ON offers a monthly Learning Community that focuses on one of the 4Ms each quarter. Each session provides practical recommendations for 4Ms implementation and opportunities to share experiences in small groups. CATCH-ON also partnered with Community Catalyst, older adults, and caregivers to develop a 4Ms educational brochure. The brochure is available electronically and by paper to educate older adults and caregivers about the 4Ms and discussing them with their healthcare team. Additionally, CATCH-ON created 4M online modules for older adults and families. This session will explore the success and lessons learned in developing educational interventions for diverse audiences and how this approach strengthens Age-Friendly Communities.

Twin Contributors to the Physiology of Ambulatory Wellbeing and Falls Prevention in Ageing Populations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Catherine Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Fall Injuries ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Normal Ageing ◽  
Societal Challenge

Being able to theoretically underpin the gerontology of ageing is a fundamental part of designing and constructing bespoke research and care interventions for the exploration of fall prevention in practice. Within the context of home care and community-based settings being able to integrate fall prevention into the integrated care that older people receive, their ambulation, health, and wellbeing, and subsequently their longevity in senior years, can be extended and sustained in terms of quality and satisfaction. This chapter contextualises and frames falls and fall injuries as a societal challenge by deconstructing the characteristic physiological processes of senescence and identifying key areas for fundamental address in the prevention of falls ‘in situ'. The chapter's focus is predominantly aligned to those processes of natural senescence aligned with normal ageing processes, alongside those pathologies which constitute abnormal pathological processes, which occur more often in older adults as a consequence of these processes of senescence.

scholarly journals FACTORS FACILITATING COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT: BUILDING AND SUSTAINING STATEWIDE COALITIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S807-S807
Author(s):  
Cristine B Henage ◽  
Ellen C Schneider ◽  
Ellen Roberts ◽  
Vicki Tilley ◽  
Jan Busby-Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Shared Governance ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Area Health ◽  
Area Health Education Centers

Abstract Sustaining collaboration across multiple community-based organizations (CBOs) creates synergies and economies of scale to support age-friendly communities beyond the provision of direct services any single CBO can achieve. The Carolina Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (CGWEP) created and sustained multiple statewide coalitions focused on geriatrics syndromes. More than 290 CBOs, including Area Health Education Centers, social services programs and nongovernmental organizations, meet quarterly to form linkages, promote education and build infrastructure to support rural and underserved older adults. Shared governance with pooled resources has been achieved because of a long history of partnership, mutually beneficial relationships, flexibility, and frequent communication. The strength of the partnership is evidenced by continued growth in number of CBOs, number of sponsored events, and number of referrals to CBOs. Two coalitions, focused on falls prevention and mental health respectively, have been adopted by partners and sustained beyond grant funding.

scholarly journals How GWEPs Are Impacting Age Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Communities: Baystate Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 545-545
Author(s):  
Maura Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health System ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Improvement ◽  
The Press ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Additional Area

Abstract Baystate has collaborated with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to secure designation for Springfield, MA as both age and dementia friendly. We worked together so our city could be recognized as the first in the nation which was age and dementia friendly and also had an age-friendly health system within it. Baystate joined a Springfield coalition of CBOs; with the assistance of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Coalition, AARP, State and local Elder Affairs, the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, we secured and celebrated all three recognitions at a public forum in June 2019. The event was attended by the Mayor, Baystate Health and local Elder Affairs leaders, the press and other stakeholders as well as older adults from the community. Along with ongoing efforts to improve transportation and housing, access to age-friendly health care is now also an additional area of focus for the coalition.

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