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Evidence-Based Programs

Helping older adults stay healthy as they age can be complex. Explore evidence-based programs for older adults that address challenges such as falls prevention and chronic disease management. Find guidance, best practices, and practical tools to improve outcomes for the older adults you serve.
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About Evidence-Based Programs

Feb 17, 2022
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Resource Guide: Terminology for Virtual Programming

Aug 06, 2021
A telehealth service is a full visit with a provider that requires real-time communication through audio and video technology.​ Find out how Medicare covers telehealth.

Where Aging Services Leaders Connect, Learn, and Innovate

NCOA’s Age+Action® conference returns June 14–17, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia, bringing aging services professionals together to spark new ideas, build meaningful connections, and discover innovative approaches to helping older adults thrive. Join colleagues from across the field to share what’s working, learn what’s next, and leave inspired to turn new possibilities into action.

Find an Evidence-Based Program

Health Promotion

Evidence-based programs offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. Find one that meets the needs of your community. 

Find a Program Near You

Apply to Become an Evidence-Based Program

Learn more about how new programs can be approved for use with ACL funding by completing the 2-stage evidence-based program review process. 

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Health in Motion: Falls Prevention Goes Digital to Reach More Older Adults

Sep 24, 2026
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Choosing a Falls Prevention Program That Works for Your Community

Aug 28, 2026

Return on Investment of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

Aug 28, 2026

Evidence-Based Program: On the Move

Aug 25, 2026

Falls Prevention Programs

Fidelity Monitoring

Leader training and fidelity monitoring are the hallmarks of quality assurance for falls prevention programs that have been approved by ACL. Fidelity improves the quality of what is being delivered and ensures all program activities are implemented correctly to benefit participants.

Visit the Falls Prevention Fidelity Hub

Tip Sheets to Use for Evidence-Based Programs

Tip Sheet: Partnering with Correctional Facilities to Implement Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs

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Tip Sheet: Strategies to Improve Leader Retention for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

Feb 01, 2021

Tip Sheet: Engaging Veterans in A New Mission: Healthy & Independent Aging

Jul 01, 2026

Tip Sheet: Increasing Completion of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Workshops

Jan 01, 2021

Reaching Adults with Disabilities with Evidence-Based Programs

Tip Sheet: Engaging People with Disabilities in Evidence-Based Programs

Feb 01, 2021
This tip sheet provides basic guidance to help those offering evidence-based programs better serve people with disabilities. 

Developing Partnerships with the Disability Community

Jan 01, 2021

Resources for Engaging Adults with Disabilities in Evidence-Based Programs

Aug 25, 2021

Creating Greater Access to Chronic Disease Self-Management Education for People with Disabilities

Jun 24, 2021

Evidence-Based Programs and Indigenous Communities

Program Staff Perspectives on Health Promotion Programs in Indigenous Communities

Feb 23, 2021
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How Can Proven Evidence-Based Resources Better Reach Native Elders?

Aug 04, 2022
Significant health disparities contribute to an overall lower quality of life and premature death rates among Native elders. Evidence-based interventions can help address disparities-related poor health outcomes, including among Native communities.

Resources for Indigenous Communities

A Call to Action to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility: Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities

Feb 11, 2022
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HAPID® Updates for Database Users

For Grantees

The Healthy Aging Program Integrated Database (HAPID) is where grantees and database users to enter workshop data and track performance for both falls prevention and CDSME evidence-based programs. Learn more about HAPID features, including how data could impact reporting. 

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