Age+Action 2023
You serve older adults every day. Age+Action is here to serve you. Discover innovative programs. Network with colleagues. Get inspired and rejuvenated. Join us in person or online—or both—for this one-of-a-kind opportunity for aging services professionals.
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CareSource Partner Spotlight
In this Session, Participants will review evidence-based criteria for high-quality home and community-based services (HCBS) and discuss new innovative strategies for supporting older adults with disabilities to live and engage in typical community life.
Standard Learning Objectives (SLOs): At the end of the session, participants will be able to --- Identify the federal HCBS settings criteria and the impact of HCBS provision in addressing gaps in social determinants of health.
- Access evidence-based tools recommended by the National Quality Forum to improve person-centered planning and service delivery.
- Explore several innovative models to promote agility, mobility, and independent living among older adults with disabilities.
- Define criteria for promoting stronger managed LTSS systems in the future.
Patricia Sastoque
Director of Long-Term Services and Supports Innovations
CareSource
She design strategies for implementation of Medicaid-financial long- term services and supports programs across all markets and line of business. Analyze existing and new policies, guidance, and processes across state and federal government entities to assess impact on organization’s LTSS programs.
Patricia was the Director of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) for the Maryland Department of Health. In this position she was responsible for DDA's transformation of supports and services, including all federally and state funded programs, and oversight of all community provider agencies. Under her leadership at DDA she was committed to enhancing all services with a strong focus on self-direction, and community employment options for person with developmental disabilities and implement the guiding principle of Employment First that all people who want to work can work and contribute to their community when given opportunity, training, and supports that build upon their unique talents, skills and abilities. She has worked in the disability field for over 30 years and started her career as a direct support professional and job coach. She has held various positions in Louisiana, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. Her experience includes the development and implementation of Person-Centered and Personal Outcomes training; the development and implementation of policies, procedures and performance measures to ensure quality enhancement; the management of community based residential services; and, the transition of people from institutions to community based services. Her focus on the person has been a guiding principle throughout her career. Her varied experience has been beneficial in program transformation and systems change to a more person-centered service delivery system that integrates the best practices that enable people with disabilities live fully integrated and meaningful lives.
Serena Lowe
Former Senior Director, LTSS and Community Life
CareSource
Dr. Serena Lowe has spent the past 25 years furthering public policies that promote the socioeconomic advancement of low-income working families, individuals with disabilities, older adults, children, asylum seekers and other at-risk populations. Serena has served in a variety of leadership roles in the fields of public policy reform, systems change and commercial planning, working for a Fortune 100 global biopharmaceutical company, a top 20 national lobbying firm, two foreign governments, two national nonprofit organizations, Congress, and the federal executive branch. Most recently, Serena served as the Senior Director of LTSS & Community Life at CareSource, focused on advancing cutting-edge technologies and high-impact home and community-based services that support people with complex health to live, work and thrive in their communities.
Prior to CareSource, Serena served as the Senior Policy Advisor at ACL and was the chief HCBS Liaison to CMS, responsible for working with all 50 state Medicaid agencies and their sub-operational entities on the implementation of the 2014 federal HCBS regulation; expanding community options through various Medicaid 1915/1115 authorities; aligning policies, practice and payment toward evidence-based person-centered models of service delivery; and co-leading the initial work behind the CMS HCBS Recommended Quality Measure Set and the National Center for the Advancement of Person Centered Planning and Systems. Serena completed a B.A. in International & Public Affairs at Westminster College; an international studies program at Cambridge University and the London School of Economics; two graduate degrees (M.P.H. in International Health Policy and M.A. in International Development Policy) from George Washington University; and a PhD in Public Administration from American University.
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H1. Panel Discussion: Mission Matters: Advancing DEI in Evidence-Based Programs in North Carolina
H1. Panel Discussion: Mission Matters: Advancing DEI in Evidence-Based Programs in North Carolina
A DEI advisory group has been meeting for two years to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in evidence-based programs (EBP) in NC. We will share the work of this group so far, invite feedback on resources and processes, and learn from others in hopes that we can share strategies to improve the health of all by ensuring that all participants feel safe, valued, and welcomed in EBP.
- Learning Objective 1: Explain the development and implementation of the NC DEI Advisory Group
- Learning Objective 2: Analyze and discuss two products; The DEI Self-Assessment/Resource List and EBP Leader Training Module
- Learning Objective 3: Identify next steps to collaborate as a group to implement DEI practices into EBP with attending partner organizations.
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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G1. Learning Labs: Student Evidence-based Program Leadership: Year 1 Implementation and Lessons Learned and College and University Students: EB Program Delivery & Workforce Solutions
G1. Learning Labs: Student Evidence-based Program Leadership: Year 1 Implementation and Lessons Learned and College and University Students: EB Program Delivery & Workforce Solutions
A year ago, in response to challenges faced by community agencies in recruiting, training and retaining evidence-based falls prevention program leaders, we embarked on a program to train and deploy an entire 43-person cohort of students in our Doctor of Physical Therapy program as community-based leaders for Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL). We will provide an overview of our experiences to date with this innovative, multi-center, student leader program. Participants will develop an understanding of the strategic planning processes, including community network development, academic curricular considerations, and training and quality assurance strategies. We will provide concrete examples of approaches to program planning and implementation, and share successes as well as challenges of the last year. The target audience for this presentation includes faculty in health professions and pre-professional programs of all types, and representatives of community agencies with existing or desired partnerships with local colleges and universities.
- Learning Objective 1: Identify opportunities to provide evidence-based programs through creation of academic-community partnerships
- Learning Objective 2: Assess the value and feasibility of engaging PT and PTA students as evidence-based program leaders
- Learning Objective 3: Evaluate the applicability of the presenters’ implementation processes that may be transferable or modifiable for their own academic institution or program
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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Secure Act 2.0: What It Means for Tomorrow's Retirees
At the end of last year, Congress passed SECURE 2.0 legislation, which received strong bipartisan support and included many provisions to improve retirement savings and security. In May, NCOA and WISER released a groundbreaking survey on women’s views and concerns about their lifetime financial security, including policy proposals that received very strong bipartisan support. Join us to discuss the key provisions and implications of SECURE 2.0, the major findings of the women’s survey, and future opportunities and paths forward to address the many challenges we face in improving financial and retirement securing for our aging population.
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F1. Learning Lab: Strategies to Design Inclusive Accessible Statewide Networks for Health Education
F1. Learning Lab: Strategies to Design Inclusive Accessible Statewide Networks for Health Education
People with disabilities experience chronic disease disparities yet lack access to health promotion opportunities. Comagine Health is working as a co-network lead entity to design and implement the Community Integrated Network of Oregon (CINO). CINO is a network of diverse partners focused on building a centralized statewide infrastructure to deliver and sustain health promotion education and support programs accessible to all. One partner integral to CINO is the Oregon Office on Disability and Health (OODH). OODH is a public health entity that works with partners to prioritize access and promote health equity and well-being of people with disabilities in Oregon. Through this partnership, CINO, Comagine Health, and OODH emphasize accessibility and inclusiveness for people with disabilities in activities to build a statewide sustainable infrastructure. The various strategies employed are training of health promotion providers, pursuing more accessible health promotion program offerings, and integrating accessibility and inclusiveness into statewide infrastructure development.
- Learning Objective 1: Describe an innovative initiative to increase the sustainability and accessibility of chronic disease self-management education
- Learning Objective 2: List approaches and strategies used to incorporate disability accessibility and inclusiveness into training and technical assistance provided to network members
- Learning Objective 3: Identify strategies to integrate disability equity perspectives into network design
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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Deep Dive: Dissemination and Implementation of Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs: Reach and Effectiveness
E1. Deep Dive: Dissemination and Implementation of Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs: Reach and Effectiveness
The purpose of this session is to describe the implementation of chronic disease self-management programs by the Administration for Community Living grantees during 2014-2022. Specifically, we will be examining reach and effectiveness measures, two important components of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. We characterize the programs implemented, attendees, and program sites, as well as specific measures of disease management for select programs.
- Learning Objective 1: Describe the geographic areas where chronic disease self-management programs have been offered most frequently during 2014-2022.
- Learning Objective 2: Identify the individual characteristics of the people reached by chronic disease self-management programs during 2014-2022.
- Learning Objective 3: Describe the indicators of effectiveness for select chronic disease self-management programs.
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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D1: Panel Discussion: Making a Difference: Social Isolation, Vision, Hearing and Falls Prevention and Vision
D1: Panel Discussion: Making a Difference: Social Isolation, Vision, Hearing and Falls Prevention and Vision
Making a Difference: Social Isolation, Vision, Hearing and Falls Prevention
The National Academy of Sciences recently published; “Social Isolation and Loneliness in Oder Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System” illustrating how vision and hearing loss are conditions that can lead to increased loneliness and isolation. Our presentation will focus on how to increase participation in your evidence-based fall prevention programs like A Matter of Balance for older adults living with vision and hearing challenges. According to the Center for Disease Control one in four Americans age 65 and older experiences a fall each year. Impaired vision more than doubles this risk. Hearing loss is also a risk factor for falls. According to ASHA that risk increases 140% for every 10 decibels of hearing loss. In order to include adults living with these two common conditions incorporating supports to your falls prevention programming is essential and can provide ways to reduce fall risk and build inclusivity.
Kirsten Dorsey, OTR/L
Valerie Biediger, MEd, MS
In this session, participants will be able to:
- Experience vision and hearing loss through a simulator in order to understand how changes in eye function, sight and hearing impact participation in group programming.
- Identify strategies by Bexar Area Agency on Aging supporting individuals with vision and/or hearing loss in A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls programs.
- Formulate a plan to increase participation of older adults with vision and/or hearing loss into their evidence-based falls prevention
Vision Loss Later in Life: As Public Health Crisis
Losing vision later in life is an overlooked yet rapidly growing public health crisis. This session will discuss the work of the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition (AVLNC) established to address this crisis and to bring about systems change including the population data to support it.
Pris Rogers, PhD
Katie Frederick
Kendra Farrow, MS, VRT
In this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss major issues affecting older people who are blind or living with low vision in this country.
- Describe how to find resources and use data and information provided during the session to serve older people adjusting to blindness or limited vision.
- Identify the components of vision rehabilitation services, how they are delivered nationwide, and how older people can access and benefit from them.
- Learning Objective 1: Experience vision and hearing loss through a simulator in order to understand how changes in eye function, sight and hearing impact participation in group programming.
- Learning Objective 2: Identify strategies by Bexar Area Agency on Aging supporting individuals with vision and/or hearing loss in A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls programs.
- Learning Objective 3: Formulate a plan to increase participation of older adults with vision and/or hearing loss into their evidence-based falls prevention programs as class leaders and participants.
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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C1. Panel Discussion: Transforming Your Senior Center into a Holistic Aging Well Center
C1. Panel Discussion: Transforming Your Senior Center into a Holistic Aging Well Center
Many senior centers and other CBOs want to transform themselves to reach and serve more older adults, develop a stronger evidence base for their programs and services, and more effectively advocate for increased funding. Participate in a co-creation process to discover how to lead an organizational transformation from a senior center to a holistic aging well center.
- Learning Objective 1: Describe how emerging technology solutions can enable organizations to cost-effectively assess and analyze the holistic health and well-being of their current and potential clients.
- Learning Objective 2: Co-create ideas and plans for transforming your organization into the go-to community resource for holistic aging well.
- Learning Objective 3: Participate in a state-of-the-art ideation/co-creation approach for engaging stakeholders, generating excitement and momentum, and setting the stage for transformational change.
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.
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B3. Skill-Building: Fire and EMS and Falls Prevention
B3. Skill-Building: Fire and EMS and Falls Prevention
In this session, participants will learn about the shared risks that play a role in the increased burden of incidence, injury, and death from falls and fires for older adults. Participants will take a brief tour of the NFPA® Steps to Safety™ program resources which can play a foundational role in pairing fire service with community partners to deliver education and resources for low cost/high impact fire and fall prevention. Participants will also hear how Sanford Health has partnered with local Fire Departments and EMS to expand fall prevention efforts. The presentation will explore the benefits of partnering with local Fire and EMS, provide steps to establishing and maintaining partnerships, delineate some differences in collaborating with volunteer versus professional departments, and discuss challenges and opportunities identified in our first year.
- Learning Objective 1: Describe intersection of fire and fall risks for older adults.
- Learning Objective 2: Describe the role the Steps to Safety™ plays as a foundation for older adult fire and fall prevention efforts.
- Learning Objective 3: Examine how one organization has partnered with local Fire and EMS to expand falls prevention efforts.
Kelly Nordby MPH, RDN, LDN
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator
NC State University
Kelly Nordby, MPH, RDN, LDN serves as the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program Coordinator at NC State University. A large part of Kelly’s work is focused on overseeing the implementation of this NCOA-approved evidence-based health promotion program nationally to Area Agencies on Aging and senior centers. Since 2017, the program has served close to 600 participants in eight states utilizing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding with a 76% program completion rate.Kelly also serves as a Master Trainer Select and is a trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). For the past 5 years, Kelly has led the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program at a 55+ active adult community serving close to 100 participants who have made great progress in preventing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Kelly earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Bachelors Degree at Virginia Tech in Exercise Science.
Lisa Messer RDN, CD
Health Promotion Coordinator
ADRC of Rock County - Aging Unit
Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian for 30 years. She graduated with a BS in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and did her internship at Hines VA Hospital in the Chicago area. She has worked with multiple WIC programs across the state, the UW-Extension EFNEP/FoodWIse program, and as a contract Dietitian for the Rock County Council on Aging. Lisa is currently the Health Promotion Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County in southern Wisconsin. The ADRC of Rock County has collaborated with North Carolina State University to enhance nutrition programming options via the online “Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less” series for Rock County residents ages 60+.
Angie Sullivan MS, CHES
OAA Consultant - Health Promotion
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging
Angie is the Older Americans Act Consultant for the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in the area of Healthy Aging. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Angie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and has experience working a variety of settings including public health and healthcare. She currently provides technical assistance to 70 County Aging Units and 11 Tribal Aging Units in the provisions and priorities of Title III-D funding of the Older Americans Act.