Elder Support Programs

Health

Disease Prevention / Health Promotion

The Chronic Disease Self Management Program is a research-based program conducted over six sessions by trained volunteers, who provide tools to participants with chronic conditions so they can live a healthier lifestyle.

The Fall Prevention Program educates elders about their own risk for falling and measures they can take to reduce the risk. Workshops and mini-clinics provide education and a variety of health screenings (individual medication evaluation, tests for blood pressure and blood glucose, vision and depression screening, etc.), to elders at no charge.

Health education on a variety of topics is provided in group settings.

Nursing Services

Nursing services are provided to high-risk older people and younger adults with disabilities with medically unstable health conditions, who are enrolled in state-funded programs (Chore, COPES, or Medicaid Personal Care). Services provided include client assessment, advocacy, referral and coordination with health care professionals and other community providers to enhance the overall health of the individual client. The frequency and amount of service is based on individual need defined by eligibility and client assessment.

Intensive Chronic Care Management

Intensive Chronic Care Management is provided to eligible clients with multiple severe and multiple chronic conditions, and includes assessment, coordination with medical and health providers, and appropriate referrals.

Medication Management

Medication management training is carried out by O3A nursing staff, who provide elders 60+ with education and information on safe and effective use of medication (prescription drugs, vitamins and herbs) through seminars and presentations in the home and in group settings in places such as senior centers, assisted living facilities and senior housing.

Community Education Outreach

O3A Nursing Services provides Community Education Outreach to seniors; currently we are offering presentations on Fall Prevention and Medication Awareness. A free DVD "Fall Reduction Through Education and Exercise” will be made available to those who attend Fall Prevention training. You may also contact our office for a free copy of the DVD and information regarding Fall Prevention.

The Medication Awareness presentations will also include credit hours for care providers.

If you belong to a group and would be interested in hosting a presentation, at no cost to you, or for more information on scheduled presentations, please call (360) 538-2457 or 1-866-582-1487.