1. June 25, 2018 CDSME and Falls Coordinator Call
Welcome
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2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions
Update on CDSME/Falls Workshops / SUYN
Grant Proposal Update
PEARLS Update / Enhance Wellness
Marketing and Other LWCE Updates
Success Stories? Challenges? Questions?

3. CDSME Workshops Sept 1 2015 – June, 2018
4869 participants/3716 completers. Retention rate 76% (National 66.6%)
260 Leaders / Master Trainers across the state.
569 workshops completed on grant
Met our ACL goal of 3000 completers and working off of no-cost extension. LWCE is applying for the new ACL sustainability grant.

4. Stepping On Program Updates Sept 1 2016 – June 2018
1193 participants / 800 completers (67% retention)
135 Leaders / Trainers covering 13 counties
26 SO packets out
Workshops must maintain fidelity and may not be altered in any way without permission from program developers.
Applying for 1 year no cost extension for Falls Grant

5. Stepping Up Your Nutrition SUYN
42 leaders trained Nov/Dec 2017
21 leaders trained June 2018
7 counties implementing
138 participants have taken the Session 0 workshop
All counties with trained leaders MUST have signed contracts to implement programs.

6. Update on new ACL Grant
The LWCE is applying for the ACL Grant for Sustainability of programs
Our goal is to expand access to CDSME and PEARLS
Expand sustainability through Health Systems, Providers, and Payers and create reimbursable models
Screen older adults for social needs and link them to self-management programs and other community based services within the AAA.

7. Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding LiveS
Description: Evidence-based one-on-one treatment program for adults with depression. Offered in the community, this program incorporates methods of problem solving treatment, social and physical interaction, and increased pleasant activities to reduce depression. On going clinical oversight is an essential component of PEARLS as well as entering information into PEARLS data base – WellWare.
Outcomes: Over 50% of clients had a significant reduction in level of depression, which was maintained for over 12 months; 44% achieved remission of depression symptoms, maintained for at least 6 months (Chiechanowski, JAMA, April 7, 2004 – Vol 291, No )
Currently 10 leaders have been trained.
49 participants have completed the program

8. Enhanced Wellness
Not all PEARLS candidates are eligible for program (do not pass brief memorycognitive impairment screening
Opportunity to bundle/cross-referral into Enhanced Wellness
EnhanceWellness (formerly the Health Enhancement Program) is an individualized, motivational self-care intervention that encourages older adults to take on health challenges and maintain control of their lives. A team of two professionals, typically a nurse and social worker, work with the individual to develop a plan and help them achieve their goals.

9. LWCE Updates

10. LWCE Updates
Presenting at n4a, World Congress, HHS Healthy Aging Summit
August 2018 Stepping On Training
September 2018 Pearls Training
Partnership with AARP to develop social isolation risk assessment

11. Academy September 6, 2018 Harbor Hospital, Baltimore MD

12. Updates, Opportunities, Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Technical Assistance Needed?