Tribal Health PromotionPrograms for EldersWisdom Steps培训教程文件.pptVIP

Wisdom Steps is a ... Partnership between - American Indian Communities Minnesota Board on Aging WISDOM STEPSPromotes Preventive Health Health Screenings Health Education Healthy Living Activities Wisdom Steps….. simple steps Elders can take to: 1) Assess Your Health 2) Find Ways to Improve Your Health 3) Be Aware of Health Resources Services 4) Practice Healthy Living 5) Share Your Wisdom as Role Models WISDOM STEPS Why is Preventive Health important for American Indian Elders? Indian Health Service  Statistics Indian People suffer from a disease death rate higher than other races: Alcoholism - 627% higher Tuberculosis - 533% Diabetes Mellitus - 249% Pneumonia Influenza - 71% Leading Causes of Death for Elders: 1) Heart Disease 2) Cancer 3) Diabetes 4) Stroke  NRCNAA Elder Assessment Elders in MN identified themselves…. 36% live in poverty 39% are current smokers 41% do not exercise 46% have either fair or poor health 49% have arthritis 56% are overweight Wisdom Steps Promotes Community Partnerships Motivates American Indian Elders to begin taking Steps to Improve their Health Encourages Coordinating Resources “Wisdom Steps”  has developed innovative model projects Health Screenings “Medicine Talk” Health Education - “Medicare in American Indian Community” “Arthritis Education” Healthy Living Activities - “We Walk Many Together” “Medicine Talk” Addresses Better Communication between Elders and Health Specialists and Pharmacists Review of Traditional, Prescription, and Over-The-Counter Medicines Provide Follow-up for Elders Needing Assistance with Medicine Management  “Medicare in American Indian Community” Provides Education and Training about Medicare and Other Programs Seeks to Identify Medicare Eligible Elders and Assist with Application, Enrollment, and Re-