Find programs and services for older adults

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"Evidence-based” is a title from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They label health programs as “evidence-based” if:

Scientific research shows that the program improves health and well-being or prevents illness and injury.
Results of the research are published in a professional journal.

What these programs are like in Wisconsin

Many of our evidence-based programs in Wisconsin:

Teach skills and strategies in a group setting. Some are one-on-one or family programs.
Get licensed through the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. They manage the state’s evidence-based programs.

There are many examples of these types of programs. You can find the following at your county and tribal aging office or aging and disability resource center:

Living Well with Chronic Conditions—Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

Tomando Control de su Salud is the Spanish language version.

Improve the ability to manage conditions.
Improve health and well-being.
Reduce days at the hospital.

Healthy Living with Diabetes—Stanford’s Diabetes Self-Management Program.

Vivir Saludable con Diabetes is the Spanish language version.

Decrease visits to the emergency department and hospital.
Improve the ability to manage diabetes.
Reduce blood sugar and A1c levels.
Reduce bad symptoms of diabetes.

Stepping On Fall Prevention Program

Improve strength and balance.
Prevent falls.
Reduce visits to an emergency department and hospital because of a fall.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Build self-care skills.
Help caregivers support loved ones, so they can live at home longer.
Improve caregiver well-being.

How to find a program in my area

The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging has more details about the programs listed on this page. You can also find future state programs.

For program information, contact either:

County and tribal aging office
Aging and disability resource center

Some other programs include:

National Diabetes Prevention Program
StrongBodies
Walk With Ease