SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER RECRUITMENT Description-Goals-Objectives Presented by Lawanne Buchanan

INTRODUCTION Senior centers are the preferred focal point for seniors. (National Council on Aging, 2013) Community facilities Services provided

NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE 70% of participants are women; who lives alone (National Council on aging, 2012) 75% visit center 1 to 3 times weekly (National Council on Aging, 2012) Participants have lower levels of income (National Council on Aging, 2012)

CLINICAL PROPOSAL Tool- brochure Target population- seniors 60 and older Range of daily census seniors daily Capacity- 30 seniors daily

DESCRIPTION OF TOOL Trifold Brochure Front panel Right Heading; age A senior wearing a black shirt flexing with the words First Baptist Senior Center on the back; Description of center Picture of elderly women supporting herself with hands only; Center support (DOA) Contact information Middle Metro access information DC Department on Aging logo Metro Stop with contact number First Baptist Church logo

DESCRIPTION OF TOOL Left Mission statement Picture of elderly women and FBCSC Back panel Left Counseling and health and nutrition services Middle Social and recreational services Right Process of admission

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OBJECTIVES After dissemination of brochures, senior citizens and/or caregivers will be able to: Identify & enroll in First Baptist Church Senior Center OR Identify & enroll in neighborhood senior wellness center Cite the services and benefits provided from participating at a senior wellness center

SHORT-TERM GOALS To increase enrollment and retention of seniors To provide seniors with opportunities socialize with peers To provide seniors with congregate meals To support caregivers/family members

LONG-TERM GOALS To enhance the independence and quality of life To prevent or delay the onset of chronic illnesses

HEALTH BENEFITS Seniors who attend senior centers regularly exhibit healthier behavior…(Miltiades & Grove, 2008). Seniors who exercise regularly increases strength, preserve bone density, and improve balance (Shendell & Nowakowski, 2010). Senior centers can contribute to prolongation of independence (Ingvaldsen & Balandin, 2011).

SOCIAL BENEFITS Center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction…in comparison with seniors who do not participate (National Council on Aging). Seniors who suffer from psychosocial issues such as depression are usually monitored at senior centers and they are encouraged to meet with a social worker (Miltiades & Grove).

FINANCIAL BENEFITS Many seniors are able to receive services free of charge that can prevent or delay institutionalization and reduce the cost of medical care (Pardasani, 2011). The center will have the opportunity to increase or maintain funding based on the amount of senior participants present (Pardasani, 2011).

EVALUATION Daily census Survey How did you hear about us? Radio Television Website Brochure Other

REFERENCES DC Office on Aging. (2013). Senior wellness centers. Retrieved from Ingvaldsen, A., & Balandin, S. (2011). 'If We are Going to Include Them We have to do it Before We Die': Norwegian Seniors' Views of Including Seniors with Intellectual Disability in Senior Centres. Journal Of Applied Research In Intellectual Disabilities, 24(6), doi: /j x Meiner, S. (2011). Gerontologic Nursing. (5 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Miltiades, H. & Grove, S. (2008). Understanding the impact of senior community center participation on elders’ health and well-being. Retrieved from seniorcenterstudy.com.

National Council on Aging. (2013). Senior Centers: Fact Sheet. Retrieved from sheet.htmlhttp:// sheet.html Pardasani, M. (2011). Senior Centers: Demonstrating impact & relevance. Retrieved from Shendell, D., & Nowakowski, A. H. (2010). Senior safety zones: Community built environment factors around senior wellness centers. Journal Of Public Health Policy, 31(1), doi: /jphp ational Council on Aging. (2013). Senior Centers: Fact Sheet. Retrieved from National Council on Aging. (2013). Senior Centers: Fact Sheet. Retrieved from es: Community built environment factors around senior wellness centers. Journal Of Public Health Policy, 31(1), doi: /jphp