Martha Biddle
Investigators plan to test the effect of a Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction program targeted to improve nutrition and self-management of chronic cardiovascular conditions among older adults participating in congregate meal programs offered at community senior centers.
This project proposes utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to deliver targeted health programming to participants in congregate meal programs as part of the Title III-C Nutrition Services Program. By integrating a targeted intervention into these community settings, this proposal aims to enhance individual health outcomes and support healthy nutrition among older adults. This approach prioritizes an evidence based, responsive, community-based solution to the increasingly complex health needs of this expanding population, fostering healthier aging and more resilient communities. The purpo…
Inclusion Criteria: * community dining site with a minimum of 20 or more congregate meal program participants. * ≥ 60 years of age * registered meal program participant at the community dining site * speak English Exclusion Criteria: * less than 60 years of age * don't participate in baseline measurements
usual programing offered as part of the congregate meal program plus 18 weekly group education sessions related to CVD risk reduction and nutrition.
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