HEALTH PROMOTION PLAN

Purpose of the Assignment

• Identify a health issue affecting older adults
• Design a simple, realistic health promotion plan for a community setting
• Focus on clarity, feasibility, and practicality rather than complexity

General Guidelines

• Approximately 68 pages total
• Double-spaced, 12-point font
• Cover page, references, and reference list in correct APA format
• Clear, organized, and professional writing
• Include 35 scholarly or governmental sources total
• Copy each bullet point and type your response directly underneath it.

1. Background and Description of the Health Issue (15 points | ~11.5 pages)

• Clear definition of the selected health issue
• Prevalence among older adults
• Biological, psychological, and social risk factors
• Consequences if the issue is not addressed
• Relevant disparities, if applicable
• At least two scholarly or governmental sources

2. Significance and Rationale (10 points | ~1 page)

• Importance of the issue for older adults
• One or two statistics demonstrating impact
• Effect on quality of life or independence
• Rationale for selecting this issue
• At least one scholarly or governmental source

3. Target Population (10 points | ~1 page)

• Age range
• Geographic setting
• Cultural or socioeconomic characteristics, if relevant
• Where the population can be reached
• How participants will be recruited

4. Objectives (15 points): Write 5 SMART objectives

S Specific: Clearly states what will be achieved and by whom.

M Measurable: Can be evaluated or measured using numbers, percentages, or clear criteria.

A–Achievable: Realistic and attainable given the time frame, resources, and population.

R Relevant: Directly related to the health issue and meaningful for the target population.

T Time-bound: Includes a clear time frame for when the objective will be achieved.

• Objectives must be specific and measurable
• Focus on outcomes, not activities
• Ensure objectives are realistic for the population

5. Program Design and Implementation (15 points | ~11.5 pages)

• Brief overview of the program
• Alignment with health issue and population
• Program length
• Key activities
• Who will deliver the program

6. Evaluation Plan (15 points | ~1 page)

• Two to three measurable outcomes
• How outcomes will be measured
• Timing of evaluation

7. Feasibility and Challenges (10 points | ~0.51 page)

• At least two anticipated challenges
• Practical strategies to address each challenge

8. Writing Quality and Adherence to Guidelines (10 points)

• Grammar and spelling
• Organization and clarity
• Evidence of critical thinking
• Adherence to assignment guidelines

No AI to complete assignment

Reference must be 5 years old