Authors: Collette Adamsen, Becky Bendixen, Melody Woodrich-Fernando, Turner Goins, Jennie R. Joe

Publication Year: 2021

Last Updated: 2021-04-26

Journal: National Council on Aging

Keywords: Health Disparities, Minority Groups

Abstract:

This report highlights the:

*Unique disparities in health care access that AI/AN/NH communities face.

*Diversity of services supported by the Older American Act in AI/AN/NH communities, such as nutrition, transportation, caregiver programs, information and referral, and health promotion.

*Current evidence-base for, availability, and acceptability of health promotion programs in AI/AN/NH communities

*Experience of program administrators in AI/AN/NH communities, and perspectives from elders about what aging well means to them and the extent to which they are aware of and/or have been involved with health promotion and disease prevention programs;

*Results from a survey of Older Americans Act Title VI Directors and Staff, providing information about their experience with health promotion and disease prevention programs, the unique challenges they face in serving their communities, and what resources they think might help; and

*Potential next steps to advance the health and well-being of AI/AN/NH elders.

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Source: https://www.nicoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1-FINAL-REPORT-Evidence-Based-Health-Promotion-Among-AIANNH-Communities.pdf