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Health promotion for inner-city minority elders.

K L Wieck1

  • 1College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston Center 77030, USA. kwieck@venus.twu.edu

Journal of Community Health Nursing
|September 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Project CAPABLE offers health promotion and case management for older adults in Houston. This program empowers seniors in low-income communities to actively manage their health and remain independent in their homes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Community Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Older adults in urban areas often face challenging living conditions.
  • Deteriorating communities impact the well-being of elderly residents.
  • Access to support services is crucial for aging in place.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe Project CAPABLE, a community-based initiative for older adults.
  • To highlight the use of a health-promotion model in an urban, low-income setting.
  • To assess the program's role in supporting independent living for seniors.

Main Methods:

  • Project CAPABLE utilizes a health-promotion model.
  • Case management services are provided to participants.
  • Services are targeted towards a low-income, largely Hispanic neighborhood in Houston, Texas.

Main Results:

  • The program serves individuals aged 55 and older.
  • It aims to help older adults remain in their homes.
  • Empowerment of seniors in their health promotion is a key outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based programs can effectively support older adults.
  • Health promotion and case management are vital for aging in place.
  • Project CAPABLE demonstrates a successful model for urban senior support.

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