Age Like a Champion Aging in Texas Conference July 29, 2015

Adults and children with medical or physical disabilities, Older adults (60+) and caregivers, and.Adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) oversees the provision of long-term services for: DADS also: Regulates nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, and Provides other services and opportunities for community involvement.

DADS Vision and Mission Vision Vision: Aging Texans and individuals with disabilities will be supported by a comprehensive and cost- effective service delivery system that promotes and enhances individual well-being, dignity, and choice. Mission Mission: To provide a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities. Vision Vision: Aging Texans and individuals with disabilities will be supported by a comprehensive and cost- effective service delivery system that promotes and enhances individual well-being, dignity, and choice. Mission Mission: To provide a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.

Age Well Live Well focus on: Improving the physical health of Texans and the state Creating awareness of aging issues and resources offered through Age Well Live Well partners and the aging and disability network Providing opportunities for Texans to volunteer with older adults and people with disabilities Engaging local communities in collaborative partnerships that benefit everyone

Age Well Live Well Programs: Texercise a health and wellness promotions program that aims to improve the quality of life of older adults and people with disabilities through education and engagement in healthy lifestyle habits. Volunteer…You’ll be amazed is an invitation to volunteer with older adults and people with disabilities in Texas. Connecting with others will expand your world and theirs. Learn new skills while helping others. Silver Lining a partnership between DADS and Girl Scouts offers Scouts the opportunity to volunteer in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The Changing Face of Texas In 2012, Texas’s population was more than 25 million and nearly 4 million (15%) were 60 years or older. It is estimated that by 2030 Texas’s 60 plus population will increase to over 6 million (20%). An increase of almost 25% from 2012.

The Changing Face of Texas Baby Boomers

Challenges of an Aging Population The U.S. spends more on health care than any other industrialized nation in the world. In 2013, U.S. health care spending increased 3.6 percent to $2.9 trillion = $9,255 per person. In 2013, averaged out-of-pocket health care spending for people 65 and older was $5,069, an increase of 35%. By 2022, national health spending is expected to comprise 20 percent of the gross domestic product.

In 2012 –65.9 percent of adult Texans were overweight –27.7 percent obese By 2030 the Texas adult obesity rate will reach 57.2 percent. The Cost of Overweight/Obesity in Texas Adults

Cardiovascular diseases are among the 10 most frequent causes of hospitalization of people 45 years and older in Texas More than 1.8 million Texans have diagnosed diabetes and an estimated 440,468 additional Texans with undiagnosed diabetes Challenges of an Aging Population

The High Cost of Inactivity Preventable illness makes up approximately 80% of the burden of illness and 90% of all healthcare costs.

People who participate in physical activity on a regular basis lower their risk of developing a chronic disease by 30–50%. Benefits of Exercise

Texercise, a statewide health promotions initiative, aims to educate and involve individuals and communities in physical activities and proper nutrition.

Age Like a Champion, a training program that promotes healthy habits through four training components: 1.TRAIN Like a Champion 2.EAT Like a Champion 3.THINK Like a Champion 4.LIVE Like a Champion Age Like a Champion Resources for Host Sites:  How-to guide  Planning calendar  Certificate of completion  Texercise resources and incentives

TRAIN Like a Champion Highlights the importance physical activity has on our health and longevity. Programs and Resources:  Texercise Classic and Select*  Matter of Balance  Walk Across Texas  ICAA Get Active  ICAA Walking for Fitness  GetFitTexas!  Texercise DVD  Lunch and Learn guest speakers Benefits of Exercise:  Promotes healthy muscles, bones, and joints  Increases stamina  Reduces the cost of medical care  Improves sense of well-being  Enhances social life  Improves mental health related symptoms

EAT Like a Champion Emphasizes the role proper nutrition plays in preventing chronic conditions and living well. Programs and Resources:  Texercise nutrition resources  Dinner Tonight  Do Well Be Well  Famers Markets/Farm-to-Work  Lunch and Learn guest speakers Benefits of Eating Healthy:  Reduces risk of chronic diseases  Promotes energy  Improves sense of well-being

THINK Like a Champion Focuses on memory retention and stress reduction through programs and resources that exercise the mind and alleviate stress. Programs and Resources:  ICAA Brain Aerobics  ICAA 10 Exercises for Your Brain  Master of Memory  AARP Brain Health Center  Meditation  Sudoku  Lunch and Learn guest speakers Benefits of Brain Health:  Improves sense of well-being  Enhances social life  Improves mental health related symptoms  Improves quality of sleep

LIVE Like a Champion Accentuates preventative health behaviors for aging well such as flu shots, health screenings, tobacco cessation and other preventative health behaviors. Programs and Resources:  Texercise Resources  DSHS Building Healthy Texans Program  Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Personal Medication Chart  Tobacco Cessation programs  Lunch and Learn guest speakers from the Area Agency on Aging or the Aging and Disability Resource Center Benefits of Prevention Efforts:  Reduces risk of illness  Increases early detection of illness  Reduces medical care cost  Increases awareness of importance of healthy lifestyle behaviors

Age Like a Champion for Everyone Tools and resources to help people make healthy lifestyle changes. Educational resources to help create understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle behaviors. Motivational resources to encourage participation and adoption of healthy habits. Recognition resources to formally recognize participants efforts.

DADS aims to improve the lives of older Texans and people with disabilities across Texas through comprehensive programs and services to enhance their well-being, dignity and choice. DADS programs and services ensure Texans are better prepared to age and live well. Programs and Resources:  Texercise Classic – a 12-week program in which group participants meet weekly and exercise together.  Texercise Select – an evidence-based program in which group participants meet twice a week for 10-weeks and learn about healthy lifestyle behaviors while exercising.  GetFitTexas! – a free, online physical activity tracker.  Age Well Live Well – resources to educate Texans on health and wellness, volunteerism and information awareness.  Volunteer…You’ll be Amazed! – resources to help Texans find out how and where to volunteer. Partner

Partner International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) promotes Active Aging as a solution to improving the quality of life for older adults. Their efforts are directed at helping businesses excel in serving the 50+ population, and at helping that population serve itself. Programs and Resources:  Active Aging Week – a campaign that aims to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment.  Get Active – a handout that provides tips on being physically active.  Walking Center – a webpage that provides links to various resources for walking.  Brain Aerobics – a resource that provides various ways to exercise the brain.  Preventive Foot Health – a webpage with information and links on foot health. *ICAA has many useful resources on their website ( that can be used as part of Age Like a Champion.

Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service helps improve the lives of people, businesses and communities across Texas through high-quality, community-based education. AgriLIFE programs ensure Texans are better prepared to eat well, stay healthy, manage money, and raise their children to be successful adults. Programs and Resources:  Dinner Tonight – weekly video demonstrations of healthy meals, includes recipes.  Master of Memory – a six-lesson series that helps people evaluate and improve their memory function.  Walk Across Texas – a fitness program to help participants adopt the habit of regular, moderate intensity exercise.  Medication Management – a program that helps people comply with instructions for taking medications, as well as how to safely sort and store their medications.  Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes – a series of classes that teach participants how to manage diabetes.  Master Wellness Volunteers – a 40-hour training course with certification. Certified Master Wellness Volunteers give back a minimum of 40 hours in volunteer outreach and training. Partner

Texas’ 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) help Texans 60 and older, their family members and/or other caregivers receive the information and assistance they need to locate and access community services to help them live with dignity and choice in their homes and communities for as long as possible. The Texas AAA offer an array of health and volunteer opportunities in their communities. Programs and Resources:  Matter of Balance – Eight, two-hour sessions designed to help people 60 and older reduce their fear of falling through group discussion, problem solving strategies and increasing their physical activity levels.  Lunch and Learn guest speaker – representatives from the area agencies on aging make great guest speakers and can provide sessions on caregiver supports, medication screening, care coordination and health/wellness supports available. Partner

The Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) help simplify access to long- term care by providing one point of contact for people who need help. ADRCs cut through the confusing maze of funding sources, multiple intake systems and eligibility processes. The ADRCs also help educate residents on local programs and services. Partner Programs and Resources:  Lunch and Learn guest speaker – representatives from the ADRCs make great guest speakers on  Disability and long-term care services and living arrangements  Health and behavioral health  Adult protective services  Employment and training for people with disabilities  Home maintenance  Nutrition, and  Personal care and attendant services.

What resources does your local area offer? ? ? ?

Take Age Like a Champion Challenge 1.Contact Texercise to get the Age Like a Champion how-to guide. 2.Decide the duration and the start/end dates for your training program. 3.Identify the programs you will offer for the four key areas. 4.Create awareness of your training program and start recruiting participants.

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