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Project

Coalition for Healthy Aging

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2010

Contact Information:

Laurie Fleming
[email protected]
866-936-8852

Project Description:

The Coalition for Healthy Aging involves AmeriCorps members in service to senior citizens in 13 middle Tennessee counties. Our objectives include improving the daily living environment through minor home repairs and engaging seniors in activities to prevent diseases associated with aging. Many of these seniors are challenged by disabilities. The word 'health' is understood and accepted to mean 'freedom from disease' by the Coalition for Healthy Aging. More broadly stated, this means physical and mental well-being, encompassing social, political, economic, environmental, and educational factors. With this in mind, the goals of the Coalition for Healthy Aging involve the improvement of community health care. Project methods utilize a multidisciplinary approach that involves medical services, special projects, and community workers.

Keyword(s):

Low income seniors

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County