The overarching goal of PEACE is to disseminate highly structured, tested, and sustainable interventions that improve health and quality of life for older adults. These programs, which combine medical and social service interventions, will be first implemented in NEPA with the ultimate goal of disseminating the model Pennsylvania-wide and then nationally. The Division hopes to bring these proven programs to as many communities as possible to help bolter public health infrastructure for our rapidly aging population.
About the PEACE Project
“I feel very, very fortunate being part of the program. I’m lonely and alone, and I appreciate the computer so much. ...As a pastime, I play the games, and I thank everybody involved with the program for this opportunity. ...I can’t get out, so I love the email. And when I want some information, I go on Google or Yahoo. And when I am able to sit longer, I like to play the games to keep my mind going. I think it’s very helpful to me… when I was without it for a few days, I really, really missed it. Really did."
Participant
Tablet-Based Software Program
Innovative elements of PEACE include a new “on the ground” dissemination model, and a sustainability plan involving a variety of creative funding mechanisms after the period of support concludes so the program is not foundation-dependent.
