SUA

​​Healthy aging involves physical, mental, and social well-being. To support healthy aging, people need safe physical environments and community policies that support health and well-being, as well as effective community programs and health services to prevent or reduce the effects of disease.

Regulatory Authority

Title III-D of the federal Older Americans Act was established in 1987. It provides grants to states based on their share of the population aged 60 and older for evidence-based programs that support healthy lifestyles and promote healthy behaviors. Evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs reduce the need for more costly medical interventions. Priority is given to serving older adults living in medically underserved areas of the state and those who are of greatest economic need.

Program Standards

These standards provide an overview of the program purpose, federal funding requirements and expectations for health promotion provided by Oregon’s Area Agencies on Aging:

• Oregon Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Standards
• 2020-21 Health Promotion Assessment Tool
• Older Americans Act Criteria for Evidence-Based Programs Information on the required use of IIID funds to support evidence-based programs.

Healthy Aging Resources

Evidence-Based Health Promotion Program Resources

• Evidence-Based Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (February 2020) – Information and links to online resources for approved evidence-based programs.
• National Council on Aging information on evidence-based programs including program planning, implementation and sustainability of evidence-based programs, a list of evidence-based programs and information on offering programs remotely​
  
• Oregon Health Authority Self-Management Programs​ – Information on programs recommended by OHA’s public health division.
  

Oregon Resources and Reports​

• Oregon Healthy Aging Listserv A listserv providing updates on training, new resources and events relating to healthy aging efforts in Oregon.
• Oregon Health Authority Chronic Disease Data – Oregon public health data on chronic disease.

National Resources and Reports

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Aging Program The CDC's healthy aging program, including reports and recommendations on brain health and caregiving. 
• The Community Guide to Preventive Services Recommended program and policy interventions from the national Task Force on Community Preventive Services. 
• Health Information from the National Institute on Aging Health information, publications, clinical trials and links to related sites and organizations.​​​​​​