Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Programs (Older Americans Act Title III D)

Health Promotion

Asian Old Patient Woman Checking Heart With Medical Doctor Women In Clinic Office Hospital

Local partners develop and implement workshops, seminars, and health screening opportunities for Florida’s elders on a variety of health-related topics. Health education programs are available to seniors and technical assistance and information are available to organizations that serve elders.

Health Promotion Related Information

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Brochures

Disease Prevention

These programs target health conditions that plague older adults. Local partners develop and implement chronic disease self-management courses, chronic disease prevention courses such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, flu, osteoporosis, and stroke. Highly qualified trainers provide evidence-based chronic disease self-management courses to enable seniors to live fuller lives despite chronic illnesses.

Disease Prevention Related Information

Falls Prevention – DOEA (elderaffairs.org)