Monday, May 6, 2024
5/6/2024
The New York City (NYC) Department for the Aging, in partnership with the United Hospital Fund, is broadening the scope of existing Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) in NYC to improve the health and mental health of residents and guide systems change for aging in place models. The goal of the NORC Health Plus program is to broaden the scope and guide systems changes to better meet the health and mental health needs of older NORC residents. The objectives are to: 1) Provide older NORC residents with the tools necessary to better manage their health by implementing the evidence-based Chronic Disease Self Management Program; 2) Empower older residents to better manage their mental health by offering Behavioral Activation Therapy; 3) Build the capacity of NORCs to support service and systems change and assume a broader community role; and 4) Increase the depth and breadth of NORC residents' participation in the governance and operation of the NORC services program. Anticipated outcomes: Seniors undergoing Behavioral Activation therapy will experience a reduction in depression, improved quality of life, increased socialization and participation in activities. Individual outcomes for seniors include improvement in health status and health behavior; greater self efficacy and better self-reported health; greater energy and reduced fatigue; fewer social role limitations; and better communication with physicians. There will be an increase in the number and type of meaningful volunteer opportunities available to NORC seniors. Additionally, formal mechanisms for volunteer recruitment, management, and retention will be in place and NORC services staff will significantly expand their knowledge base on community organizing, transformational leadership, volunteer management, and program development and funding resources. Other deliverables include: training manuals, best practices manual, and volunteer management tools.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
