This initiative will translate and adapt the evidence-based Matter of Balance program to reduce falls for Michigan’s Arabic speaking aging population. This program does not currently exist in Arabic and its founders have given permission to adapt the program to be culturally appropriate. This funding will support the initial cost of translation, developing and hosting the trainings, and evaluating its overall success. The program requires the engagement of older Arab American community members to ensure the language translation and programming meets the needs of this population, and community engagement guidelines have already been established. Detroit Area Agency on Aging has expressed interest in supporting this program long-term through Older Americans Act funding and, if successful, Henry Ford plans on incorporating it into their offerings for patients.
Chaldean Community Foundation
2112-149402
2022