Special Opportunities
Funding Available to Provide Health Promotion Workshops to Older Adults
Introduction:
Washington State has consistently ranked number one on the Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard for creating a high-quality system of care for older adults. This could only happen with the help of partners in the communities we serve.
O3A offers funding opportunities for people and partners in our communities to become trained to offer evidence-based fitness/exercise and whole-health programs.
Older Adult Fall Prevention: Falls are a growing health problem for older adults. Statistics reflect that as we age, falling is more severe and it takes us much longer to heal…if we heal at all. Washington State Department of Health reports that “in 2019, fall-related deaths accounted for more than half of injury deaths of Washington residents over age 65” and account for 40% of all nursing home admissions.
Falls are preventable! Evidence-based fitness/exercise classes can help older adults strengthen and improve balance to prevent falling, as well as offer some fun & interactive social contact. Popular health promotion workshops include: A Matter of Balance, Stay Active & Independent for Life, Stepping On, Tai Ji Quan, and many more.
Get Paid to Become a Trainer! Learn more about the workshops available and funding opportunity by clicking below to read the Request of Proposals:
TO APPLY: YOU MUST READ THE RFP AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
Issue Date: December 1, 2021. Closing Date: January 31, 2022.
If you have questions or need assistance, please Contact Janis Housden, Program Manager