Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

The OAA seeks to enable older individuals to maintain their well-being through locally developed community-based systems of services. The OAA Title III D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Program provides evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion services. Title III D supports services that assist older adults in preventing illness and managing chronic conditions. Effective July 1, 2016, Title III D programs and activities must have demonstrated through rigorous evaluation to be effective in improving the health of older individuals or approved as evidence-based by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Title III D evidence-based health promotion programs help older adults learn techniques and strategies for the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic diseases including osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Evidence-based health promotion services include programs focused on alcohol and substance abuse reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss and control, stress management, falls prevention, physical activity, and improved nutrition.

Individuals participate in services in a variety of settings including multipurpose senior centers, community centers, congregate nutrition sites, and in their homes.