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Approve receiving funds awarded to the City from Senior Citizens Services, Inc. in the amount of $15,000 to expand Evidence Based Wellness Programs (EBWP) for older adults and establish a special program (181-99905, Senior Citizens Services - EBWP) for these funds at first quarter. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City has been awarded funds in the amount of $15,000 to expand EBWP in Clearwater to improve older adults’ quality of life through proven, research tested interventions for Clearwater adults age 55 and older.
The program expansion would occur for two existing targeted EBWP which are: Boston University’s A Matter of Balance (MoB) Program and Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP).
There is proof that older adults who participate in EBWP can lower their risk of chronic diseases and falls or improve long-term effects of chronic diseases or falls. EBWP are based on rigorous study of the effects or outcomes of specific interventions or model programs. They demonstrate reliable and consistently positive changes in important health-related and functional measures.
Funds will be used for programs and initiatives in Clearwater, Florida, as well as training for staff and outside instructors to become master trainers who can then be certified to train other instructors.
No matching funds are required.
This grant was approved by the Resource Management Committee at their June 2, 2016 meeting.
No additional operating impacts are needed to support this program.
A first quarter budget amendment will establish program 181-99905, Senior Citizens Services - EBWP, with a budget of $15,000 to account for this grant funding.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A