Evidence-based Wellness Programs
Are you tired of feeling sick and tired? Take control of your life and manage your health conditions with a program in your area. "Evidence-based" programs are proven community initiatives that provide health benefits and promote disease prevention. For more information on the programs below, Call 1-800-422-1976 or visit www.connectmeohio.org (keyword: wellness).
- Healthy U - "Healthy U" is for people with ongoing health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart condition, high blood pressure, arthritis and others. By participating in a six week session, you’ll learn how to deal with symptoms, handle frustration and design your own self-management program. Healthy U is available in southeast, central and northwest Ohio and the Akron/Canton area.
- A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls - Do you restrict your activity because you are afraid of falling? "A Matter of Balance" can help you see falls as preventable and let you take control of your fear. Through eight two-hour small-group sessions, you’ll learn to set realistic goals for activity, master strength and balance exercises and discover how to change your environment to reduce risk. A Matter of Balance is available in north-central Ohio and the Cleveland area.
- Active for Life® - For some older adults, getting the recommended daily amount of physical activity may be enough to reduce the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. Active for Life® is a 20-week program that will give you the motivation and skills to become more active in your everyday life. Active for Life® is available in southwest Ohio and the Cleveland area.
These evidence-based wellness programs are provided through a collaboration of the Ohio Department of Aging, Healthy Ohio, the U.S. Administration on Aging, Ohio's area agencies on aging and local public health and aging service providers.
Related Information
- Ohio Pandemic Flu A coalition of state agencies and others are working to prepare Ohio for a potential worldwide outbreak, or pandemic, of influenza. Learn more and find out what you can do to help safeguard the health and well-being of all Ohioans.
- Aging in Ohio: Senior Series - This informational service is a collection of fact sheets and information from professionals at Ohio State University Extension and from Ohio's Aging Network.
- Healthy Ohio - This initiative of the Ohio Department of Health encourages personal fitness and wellness in settings where Ohioans already gather: their work places, schools, social groups and communities.
- Ohio Senior Olympics - Senior Olympics is an athletic competition open to men and women ages 50 and over. Games are held at the regional, state and national levels There are nearly 5,000 athletes competing in Senior Olympics in Ohio.
- The President's Challenge - This national program encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives through small changes.
- Small Step - This campaign of the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demonstrates that small changes - such as taking the stairs, not eating late at night and taking salad dressing on the side - can be effective in achieving big results.
