Healthy aging in Oregon
We know that if adults and older adults increase their physical activity, improve their eating habits, practice self-care skills and take steps to minimize their risk of falling they can live longer and healthier lives. The same is true for adults who care for family or friends. If these individuals take steps to maintain their health, reduce their stress, and learn practical coping strategies they can continue to provide care for longer periods of time. Communities that provide effective programs and supportive environments that encourage older adults to get regular physical activity, eat a healthy diet and avoid tobacco can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and disability and promote healthy aging.
Older Americans Act and Healthy Aging
OAA Title III, Part D - Health promotion and disease prevention
The State Unit on Aging receives federal Older Americans Act funding which is provided to the Area Agencies on Aging for health promotion and disease prevention efforts. The Administration on Aging requires that a certain amount of the OAA Part D funds must be used to support medication management. AAAs have used the funds to support a variety of activities including preventive screenings and immunizations, health education, on-going physical activity and falls prevention programs, and pharmacist medication reviews. Increasingly, AAAs are using these Part D funds to support evidence-based and best practice approaches to healthy aging.
Healthy aging in Oregon
Use the following links to find information about key issues and approaches that have been proven successful in promoting healthy aging.
Healthy aging resources and reports
- Evidence-based and best practice resources
List of evidence-based programs
Programs recognized as evidence-based or best practice interventions by the Administration on Aging, National Council on Aging, and/or the Centers for Disease Control.
Healthy aging: Programs that make a difference
Summary report based on three-year grant supporting evidence-based programs in Oregon.
National Council on Aging Model Programs
Information on nationally recognized programs and the on-line Introduction to Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults Series on effective community-based healthy aging programs.
The Community Guide to Preventive Services
Recommended program and policy interventions from the national Task Force on Community Preventive Services.
- Oregon healthy aging data and resources
Oregon Healthy Aging Listserv
A listserv providing updates on training, new resources, and events relating to healthy aging efforts in Oregon.
Healthy aging in Oregon counties
2009 report on issues impacting the health of older Oregonians. The report includes regional and county fact sheets, and detailed on-line county and AAA-region data for on health conditions, risk factors, and costs.
Healthy Aging Survey 2009
Summary results of an on-line survey of directors of AAAs and local Health Departments in Oregon on interest and involvement in addressing healthy aging.
- National healthy aging reports and data
State of Aging & Health in America
State-by-state comparison of key health indicators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being
National health and aging data from the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Healthy Aging Program
The CDC's healthy aging program, including reports and recommendations on brain health and caregiving.
The Aging States Project
Report with recommendations and examples of collaborative projects in various states.
Health Information from the National Institute on Aging
Health information, publications, clinical trials, and links to related sites and organizations.
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