During a period of physical distancing due to COVID-19, community-based organizations are canceling health promotion programs and exploring options for connecting remotely. Check this page regularly for updates from individual programs on whether it’s feasible to continue implementation when in-person gatherings are not possible. If you have program information that is not included, please email Kathleen Zuke.
- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Health Promotion Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions: Data Collection & Management for Health Promotion Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Technology Resources
- Program Updates from ACL CDSME and Falls Prevention Grantees During COVID-19
- Archived Events: Health Promotion Programs and COVID-19
- Instructions for Accessing Your Virtual Workshop through Zoom
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Are you implementing evidence-based programs remotely during the pandemic? If yes, please share your experience through the Evidence-Based Leadership Collaborative’s short survey.
Always implemented remotely
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
- Canary Health’s Online Better Choices, Better Health®: For information on how to purchase less than 150 seats contact Jennifer Raymond. For 150 seats or more contact Katy Plant.
- Mailed Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Tool Kits (delivered alone or with telephone contact):
Falls Prevention, Nutrition & Physical Activity
- Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
- FallsTalk: Always have the option to deliver remotely or in-person. Training available online; facilitators can begin implementation within one month. Also, access the free FallsTalk paper screener here. Contact Dr. Victoria Panzer with questions. (As of 7/10/20)
- Otago: See linked guidance for more details. (As of 5/12/20)
- Walk with Ease (self-directed format): Self-directed format available for individuals to use independently. Ask participants to use the registration portal to complete a brief baseline survey and receive a free copy of the Guidebook. See the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance website for tools to support implementation.
Temporarily allowable by phone or video-conference
Behavioral Health
- Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression Empowering Activities for Seniors): Phone/video-conference allowable. Self-guided 8-hour leader training available; visit http://healthyideasprograms.org/ to request more information. (As of 6/25/20)
- PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors): Phone/video-conference allowable. Contact Caitlin Mayotte for information about future training. (As of 4/8/20)
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
- EnhanceWellness: Phone/video-conference allowable; virtual coach training available (contact projectenhance@soundgenerations.org to schedule). See linked guidance and archived webinar on best practices. (As of 7/28/20)
- HomeMeds: Phone/video-conference allowable; virtual leader training available. See linked guidance. (As of 4/6/20)
- Self-Management Resource Center Suite of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs (UPDATED 7/23/20): SMRC updated guidance on several options for delivering virtual programs, including the process for remote training.
- Online Better Choices, Better Health®: For information on how to purchase less than 150 seats contact Jennifer Raymond. For 150 seats or more contact Katy Plant.
- Workshops using video conferencing: See Tips for Online Workshops; email manuals@selfmanagementresource.com with your license ID to request PowerPoint slides, the leader manual, and the Moving Easy program video for virtual workshops.
- Mailed Tool Kits (delivered alone or with telephone contact)
- National Diabetes Prevention Program: See linked guidance as of 3/20/20 on alternative delivery options and data submissions. In addition, see information on Medicare DPP here.
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan: See article to support individuals in creating or updating their wellness recovery action plans independently with the free WRAP app or on paper.
Falls Prevention, Nutrition & Physical Activity
- EA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Remote implementation via video-conference is allowable. See Arthritis Foundation at Home Exercises Video. Online leader training available. (As of 6/11/20)
- Active Living Every Day: Implementation allowable by email, phone, or video-conferencing utilizing the program book and online resources. Self-paced leader training available. View webinar: Remote Facilitation Skills for Active Living Every Day and Healthy Eating Every Day. For questions, contact Jennifer Mulcahey. (As of 6/4/20)
- Aging Mastery Program: Online delivery allowable (The Aging Mastery Program is not included on the Approved Evidence-Based Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Programs, but some states offer it locally.)
- Bingocize: Remote implementation allowable. Contact Jason Crandall to discuss details.
- CAPABLE: Pause program for new participants; phone/video-conference options allowable for participants midway or nearly complete. Online leader training available for occupational therapists and nurses. (As of 6/30/20)
- FallScape: Remote implementation allowable via video-conference. See update above for FallsTalk. Contact Dr. Victoria Panzer with questions. (As of 7/10/20)
- Geri-Fit Strength Training Workout: Free, 45-minute strength training and balance workout available online for users that register on the Geri-Fit website. Online instructor training available. In-person Master Trainer-led training planned for Phoenix, AZ on December 5. Call 1-888-437-4348 x3 for more info. (As of 6/30/20)
- HealthMatters Program: Leader training available via webinar; in the process of identifying strategies to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during this time.
- On the Move: Remote implementation via video-conference is temporarily allowable. Contact the program developer for additional details.
- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL): Pause program for new participants; video conferencing allowable for participants previously familiar with SAIL. Online training available for persons interested in becoming a SAIL Program Leader through Pierce College. Contact Erin Cass, SAIL Master Trainer, with questions, including information about implementation with new participants. (As of 7/10/20)
- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention: Remote implementation via video-conference is temporarily allowable. Use the quick reference guide, lesson plan, fidelity checklist, and guide to implementation via the internet.
- Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance: Remote implementation via video-conference is allowable.Contact Dawna Pidgeon for virtual instructor training information. Use the linked guidance. (As of 6/30/20)
- YMCA Moving for Better Balance: Remote implementation via video-conference is temporarily allowable. Contact your program representative for guidance.
Caregiver Support
- Stress-busting Program for Family Caregivers: Online delivery allowable for master trainers and registered group facilitators that complete training on how to deliver the program via webinar. See website for virtual leader training. (As of 7/2/20)
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Telehealth delivery is allowable for caregiver classes and leader training. (As of 6/30/20)
- REACH: Coach training available via webinar and telephone. (As of 6/30/20)
Not allowable remotely
Remote implementation is not allowable for the following programs. Refer all participants to other resources. See linked guidance per program.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
- ¡Sí, Yo Puedo Controlar Mí Diabetes! (¡Sí, Yo Puedo!): Guidance for remote delivery is under consideration.
Falls Prevention, Nutrition & Physical Activity
- AEA Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
- A Matter of Balance
- EnhanceFitness: See linked guidance for resuming in-person implementation where safe. Virtual implementation and training under development. (UPDATED 7/28/20).
- Fit & Strong!: Online instructor training is available, contact Andrew Demott for more information. Guidance for remote delivery is under consideration.
- Healthy Steps for Older Adults
- Healthy Steps in Motion
- Stepping On: Guidance for resuming in-person or remote delivery is under consideration.
- Tai Chi Prime
