About Paths to Health NM Programs

Preventing Diabetes

National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a year-long program for adults who have prediabetes or are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Preventing Falls

Falls Prevention Programs are proven to help older adults reduce their risk of falls and injuries through muscle strengthening, balance and gait training. Falls Prevention Programs include:

• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, an exercise program that relieves arthritis pain, prevents falls and improves overall health. Participants experience improved muscle strength, flexibility, balance and mobility.
• Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance®, an exercise program that focuses on improving balance and strength of joints and lower body through awareness and control of body, movement and coordination.
• A Matter of Balance, a program that increases physical activity while reducing the fear of falling. Workbook and physical instruction are included in every session.
• Otago, a therapeutic individualized exercise program led by a physical/occupational therapist in a clinic or home setting. Particularly for people 80 and older who are more likely to have a fall, are afraid of falling and/or have fallen in the last year. Many health insurances cover Otago.
• On the Move, a group exercise program designed to improve mobility and steadiness for walking.

Contact the New Mexico Department of Health at fallspreventionprogram@doh.nm.gov for more information on falls prevention and class availability.

Provider Referral Programs

Provider Referral Programs require a clinical referral from a healthcare provider.

The Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program is a referral-based program for adults who have type 2 diabetes.

Self-Management for Chronic Conditions

Paths to Health NM offers several programs that support people to prevent or manage diabetes and other chronic health conditions or injuries. These programs help adults gain the confidence and skills they need to manage their health.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs (CDSMEP) are a group of self-management programs for adults of all ages, including those with disabilities, who are living with one or more chronic health condition that requires daily self-management. Conditions may include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, cancer, HIV, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.