4124.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - Board 1

Abstract #13321

Culturally responsive techniques and programs to enhance service delivery to diverse aging populations

Evelyn Yee, MPP, MPH and Carricchi Lopez Ana, MA. Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration on Aging, 200 Independence Ave.,SW Rm. 309-F, Administration on Aging, DHHS, Washington, DC 20201, 202 401-4634, evelyn.yee@aoa.gov

The number of minority elders, age 65 and older, will grow dramatically over the next thirty years. They, however, remain disproportionately at-risk for preventable chronic diseases. Health promotion and service delivery options responding to chronic disease prevention for minority elders must incorporate culturally responsive techniques and programs.

This workshop will focus research outcomes that have been translated into culturally appropriate service delivery techniques and programs. Participants will be provided with information from a synthesis of evidence-based research, evaluations and projects that highlight culturally responsive programming.

The overall objectives of this workshop are to identify the chronic disease prevention needs of minority elders, and describe at least three interventions and techniques drawn from evidence-based research that can be incorporated to create culturally appropriate quantifiable behavioral outcomes among minority elders.

Learning Objectives: The overall objectives of this workshop are to identify the chronic disease prevention needs of minority elders, and describe at least three interventions and techniques drawn from evidence-based research that can be incorporated to create culturally appropriate quantifiable behavioral outcomes among minority elders

Keywords: Aging, Ethnic Minorities

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: The Administration on Aging
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA