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Community: A neighborhood community where older adults face challenges in accessing resources for meaningful social engagement, mobility, and self-care.

Population: Older adults in this community, many of whom may have limited mobility, fixed incomes, and inadequate access to social and recreational resources.

Needs: These older adults require accessible, engaging activities that support their independence and social connections. Occupational justice concepts are critical here, as these individuals are at risk of occupational deprivation, limiting their engagement in fulfilling and health-promoting activities.

Occupational Justice Concept: The program aims to promote occupational justice by providing access to inclusive, meaningful activities, thereby improving quality of life and enabling self-expression and autonomy.

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Program Name: "Engage and Empower: Occupational Justice for Older Adults"

Duration: This program will run for one year as a pilot, with the potential to extend based on feedback and outcomes.

Location: Activities will take place in a central community center, and some activities may be held outdoors in accessible parks or neighborhood gathering spots.

Activities:

Weekly Social Engagement Workshops: Interactive sessions like “Memory Café” for cognitive engagement and social interaction, led by occupational therapy practitioners.

Monthly Mobility Clinics: Safe, adapted physical activities focused on balance, mobility, and adaptive exercises tailored to older adults.

Self-Care Skill Sessions: Monthly workshops on adaptive equipment and techniques for daily self-care tasks, supporting independence in personal activities.

Community Garden Project: A biweekly gardening activity that encourages physical activity, social interaction, and a sense of accomplishment.

Resources and Referrals: Providing access to information on other community health and social services, enhancing health literacy among participants.

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Advocacy Strategies:

Community Partnerships: Collaborate with local senior centers, nonprofits, and medical facilities to raise awareness and integrate the program with existing community services.

Workshops on Policy Awareness: Educate older adults and their families about the rights and resources available to support occupational engagement.

Community Events: Host outreach events to promote occupational justice and the program’s offerings to the wider community.

Funding:

Grant Applications: Apply for grants aimed at promoting healthy aging and occupational justice, such as those from the Administration on Aging or local foundations.

Local Sponsorships: Partner with local businesses, hospitals, and health-focused nonprofits to secure sponsorships.

Volunteer Engagement: Engage volunteers, such as OT students or community members, to provide support, reducing program costs.

Marketing:

Flyers and Brochures: Distribute informational materials in community centers, senior residences, and medical facilities.

Social Media and Community Bulletins: Promote the program through social media channels and local newsletters.

Community Word of Mouth: Encourage current participants to share their experiences, creating organic promotion.

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Resources:

Funding from grants and sponsorships

OT practitioners, volunteers, and community center space

Adaptive equipment and materials for each workshop

Activities:

Weekly social and physical engagement sessions

Monthly self-care and mobility workshops

Biweekly community garden meet-ups

Outputs:

Number of workshops and participants reached

Accessibility and participation in self-care and mobility activities

Data on participant satisfaction and engagement levels

Outcomes:

Short-term: Increased awareness and participation in occupational activities among older adults

Medium-term: Improved health literacy, independence in daily activities, and social engagement

Long-term: Enhanced quality of life, reduced isolation, and increased community support for occupational justice initiatives

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