3. 80% Increasing levels of chronic disease
According to CDC statistics, 1 in 2 adults suffers from a chronic condition such as heart disease, lung disease, HTN, DM, arthritis. 1 in 4 adults suffer 2 or more. Modifiable risk behaviors such as lack of exercise, poor nutrition, tobacco and alcohol abuse account for much of illness and early death leading to chronic disease. The cost of chronic illness was over $2 trillion in 2014

4. 25%
Prevalence of Diabetes in Seniors: The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 25.2%, or 12.0 million seniors (diagnosed and undiagnosed).
American Diabetes Association.

5. 53%
Chronic pain in later life is a worldwide problem. In one nationwide survey of older adults (n=7601) in the United States, 52.8% reported experiencing bothersome pain in the preceding month.10

6. $50B
1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults and half of non-injured fallers cannot get up without assistance. Fear of falling is a recognized syndrome among older adults and causes adults to limit their activities leading to further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness.
In 2015, there were over 2.8 million injuries treated in EDs due to falls, over 800,000 hospitalizations, with a total cost of over $50 billion.

8. The question is how to make classes:
Available
Affordable
Desirable

9. AREA AGENCY ON AGING 7 Area Agencies on Aging
The Juniper network helps to achieve those goals.
Builds on an existing network AAAs – this loosely connected network had been trying to spread evidence-based health promotion for years with little success. In the Juniper network, AAAs act as a local hub, building relationships, managing resources, and connecting to other branches of the network.
Each of the AAAs develop relationships with community-based organizations (community centers, housing centers, faith-based organizations) and healthcare organizations to offer Juniper classes.
We train and certify community members as class leaders – these are lay leaders, peers to those who participate in the class.
Driven by a statewide network
7 Area Agencies on Aging
170+ provider organizations across Minnesota
650+ trained class leaders
AREA AGENCY ON AGING

11. Classes are offered in your community, with your neighbors.
Juniper
Classes are offered in your community, with your neighbors.
Get connected
Stay active
Feel better
Be independent

13. Juniper Programs Live Well Get Fit
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Diabetes Prevention Program
Living Well with Diabetes
Stay Active and Independent
for Life (SAIL)
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Prevent Falls
A Matter of Balance
Living Well with Chronic Pain
Stepping On
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for
Better Balance

14. “The workshop helped me understand that I’m not alone.”
“I’ve used a cane for the last few years. After Tai Ji Quan I no longer need it!” 
—Participant, Tai Ji Quan
“People in the class became my friends. I learned from them, I never felt judged and we helped each make and follow our action plans.”
—Participant, Living Well with Diabetes 
“The workshop helped me understand that I’m not alone.” 
—Participant, Living Well with Chronic Conditions o

15. Powerful technology platform
Web portal for finding and registering for classes
Back-end MIS for class management
Referral and payment systems
Analytics for tracking results

16. 16,018 class participants since 2016
Tapping into tremendous demand
16,018 class participants since 2016
1,485 classes across the state of Minnesota from 2016–2018

17. Results
N=885
N=255

18. Innovations for Aging Team
Contact
Mark Cullen
yourjuniper.org
Dawn Simonson, MPA President
Mark Cullen, MPA Vice President of Strategy and Operations
Sara Lindquist, MD Juniper Director of Healthcare Integration
Sarah Blonigan, JD, MPH Juniper Network Director
Julie Roles, MA Vice President of Engagement
Joan Diercks, MHA MIS Owner and Contracts Specialist