Walk with EaseInformation and Resources to Guide

Newly Trained WWE Leaders

The Healthy Aging NC Initiative

North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness

Objectives:

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⬧Review Walk With Ease leader training and certification⬧Plan for Walk With Ease program⬧Brainstorm marketing and recruitment ideas⬧Identify program requirements (forms, website posting, etc)⬧Review and prepare Walk With Ease course materials per fidelity⬧Learn about resources for Walk With Ease, including the

www.healthyagingnc.com website

Training and Certification

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Become a Certified Walk With Ease Leader

• Complete the online leader training and review WWE leader training guidebook

• Obtain CPR certificate• Submit copies of both certificates to :

• Ellen Garrison – NCCHW• egarriso@unca.edu• 828-250-3846

• Receive official Arthritis Foundation certificate

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Have you received confirmation of completion (certificate)?

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Program Planning

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Reach out to a facility or agencyExamples:● Park● Senior centers● Community centers● Churches

Set up a Course

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Discuss with the agency

Explore the responsibilities for both the leaders and the agency. Talk about who will do what: ● Advertise and recruit● Explore incentives or donated items● Register participants● Have books and forms available

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Select a schedule and location appropriate for people with arthritis or other chronic conditions• May need to avoid mornings• Can think of outdoor (e.g., park or track) as well

as indoor (e.g. shopping mall) options

When and Where to Hold Sessions:

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Program Requirements

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1. Post Program to the Healthy Aging NC website

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https://healthyagingnc.com/for-trainers/add-your-class/

2. Collect the proper paperwork

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Be prepared to collect forms from all participants:

•Attendance Log•Participant Information Form (baseline)•Post-program Form

https://healthyagingnc.com/program-forms/

3. Share Forms

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Mail or scan-and-email forms to:

a) Your agency contact OR

b) healthyagingncinfo@gmail.comNC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville,Attn: Janice Self,One University Heights, CPO 4010,Asheville, NC 28804

Attendance Log

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Pre Form

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Post Form

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Reasons why forms are important

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1. Measures whether the program continues to be effective 2. Discovers who is participating—and who is not3. Identifies current and new partners4. Helps with program planning 5. Shares data for reports6. Leads to funding opportunities

Talking points about forms

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“Thank you for filling out the Participant Information Form--it asks questions about you and your health. We follow strict rules to protect your information and keep it private, and feel free to ask us questions. We ask you to fill out this form for several reasons: To learn more about who participates in the program To measure changes in health For future program planning To provide data for continued funding”

Fidelity

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Definition of Fidelity and why it is important

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Program fidelity refers to how closely the leaders follow the program as it was designed.

Program delivery that is not true to the original design decreases the likelihood that the participants willget the desired positive outcomes.

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Teaching Tips

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Review the teaching tips provided in your leader training:

•Promote a positive learning environment•Encourage and Support participants•Instill motivation•Conduct 3-Step Problem Solving Strategy•Address common problems and how to solve them•Handling problem situations

If any concerns come up, refer to your Walk With Ease leader guidebook: Part 4: pg 192-203

Post Program Strategies

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Strategies for participants after the program ends:

•Encourage participants to use the walking contract as a tool to focus on their post-program goals and priorities•Urge the group to consider formally keeping in touch with each other•Suggest that the group set up a walking distance theme and hold celebrations when the group achieves certain milestones in reaching that theme•Introduce participants to other programs in the community

Marketing Ideas

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Examples

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Examples

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https://oaaction.unc.edu/resource-library/for-community-partners/Look for “Marketing Programs”

https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/walk-with-ease

https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/communications/infographics/index.html

Information Resources

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Websites

◆ Osteoarthritis Action Alliance:

https://oaaction.unc.edu

◆ Arthritis Foundation:

https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/

◆ National Council on Aging: https://www.ncoa.org/

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Websites

◆ Physical Activity Guidelines:

https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-

edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edit

ion.pdf

◆ Active People Healthy Nation:

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/index.html

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Questions?Call or email Ellen Garrison

egarriso@unca.edu828-250-3846