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National CDSME Resource Center for Professionals

Housed at NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging, the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Resource Center raises awareness about the impact of chronic conditions on older adults and supports the implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs across the nation.
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Fidelity Hub

Chronic anxiety is not an inevitable part of getting older. Learn about the risk factors for anxiety disorders and how older adults can get the help they need.

CDSME Programs

At every phase of implementation of an evidence-based program, fidelity is considered and monitored by all involved. Go to our new hub to learn more.

Visit the CDSME Fidelity Hub

The Healthy Aging Programs Integrated Database

Learn more about the Healthy Aging Program Integrated Database (HAPI-D), a one-stop shop for all grantees and database users to enter workshop data and track performance for both falls prevention and CDSME evidence-based programs.  

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Learn more about the Healthy Aging Program Integrated Database (HAPI-D), a one-stop shop for all grantees and database users to enter workshop data and track performance for both falls prevention and CDSME evidence-based programs.

Health Promotion

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Find an evidence-based program

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

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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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Business Acumen

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Building integrated networks.

Learn more about NCOA's Network Development Learning Collaborative focused on fostering the knowledge and skills needed to build integrated networks. 

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You serve older adults every day. Age+Action is here to serve you. Join us in person or online—or both—for this one-of-a-kind aging services event.

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