The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the background and development of the Staying Healthy Project, a community-based generalization study funded by SAMHSA/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. The Staying Healthy Project is designed to implement proven brief alcohol prevention intervention techniques in community-based settings serving older adults. Participating community sites include senior centers, senior housing sites, adult day health programs, and congregate meal sites. Over 5,000 adults age 60 and older in California are being screened for at-risk alcohol use, and randomly assigned to intervention (n=125) and control groups (n=125). Study participants assigned to the intervention group receive a brief intervention specifically tailored for use with older adults.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, the participant in this session will be able to: 1. Understand how an organization can develop expertise and programs in the area of aging and alcohol. 2. Learn how to develop a network of community collaborators as part of program development.
Keywords: Aging, Alcohol Use
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Staying Healthy Project; American Society on Aging
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.