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Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Physical ActivityProgram Date: June 27, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain hea
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Eating Smart and HealthyProgram Date: May 9, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Eating Smart and Healthy Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis,
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Positive AttitudeProgram Date: April 25, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Positive Attitude Program Success StoryBecause the connection between the mind and body is so strong, an overall positive attitude, including an upbeat outlook on life, can affect overall happiness, health and well-being. Similar to eating well and getting plenty of exercise, good health practices should be a habit that start early in life (Phillips and Ferguson, 2013). A positive at
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition
Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. Nutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, an
Author: Michael Lewis
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Performed an initial consult and visit to Fayette county senior center and performed an educational discussion around accessible farming and proper use of tools for aging populations. Interest in presentation was high enough that we are continuing monthly visits and developing a long term strategy to implementing a growing plan as part of their activities programs. This will help expand activity opportunities and increased awareness in the importance of eating local nutrient rich foods.
Author: Whitney Hilterbran
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Nutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition is that it is never too late to start eating well; smart, nutr
Author: Danielle Barrett
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
People are living longer. Our current population of seniors (65+) is 14.4%, a number that is expected to double in the next 40 years due to the aging Baby Boomers (post WWII babies born between 1946-1964). Approximately 25% of our population includes Boomers, who, in 2011, started turning 65. Meanwhile, babies born in 2011 are projected to live to be 75 years old (3 years younger than the national average). Whether it is the graying of America or projected changes in life expectancy, healthy agi
Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Todd County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity to 7 participants. Of t
Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Engaging and maintaining meaningful social activities and relationships throughout the lifespan is vital to overall to health and well-being. Engaged people are often healthier, happier, less depressed and demonstrate enhanced brain vitality (NIA, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011; Park, 2009). They also contribute to stronger families and communities.Todd County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Social Activity. 5 completed post lesson evaluations. As a result of the progra
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).Green County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity to six total participan
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change regarding brain activity, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 6 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 6 were returned. 5 reported that they implement
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).Washington County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity. 15 participants c
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success Story A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Muhlenberg County pres
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging:
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Social Activity Program Engaging and maintaining meaningful social activities and relationships throughout the lifespan is vital to overall to health and well-being. Engaged people are often healthier, happier, less depressed and demonstrate enhanced brain vitality (NIA, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011; Park, 2009). They also contribute to stronger families and communities.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Social Activity. 6 participants comp
Author: Nicole Gwishiri
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).Bath County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity to 7 participants.  
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success StoryA healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Carlisle County presented Keys to
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
~~Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success StoryA healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Leslie County presented Keys to
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
~~Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Brain ActivityProgram Date: July 25, 2017Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success StoryA healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiativ
Author: Nellie Buchanan
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Morgan County Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity Program -- A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).
Author: Glenna Wooten
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition
Author: Alethea Price
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing aging was taught at the 55 and Alive senior center.(Draft)
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Engaging and maintaining meaningful social activities and relationships throughout the lifespan is vital to overall to health and well-being. Engaged people are often healthier, happier, less depressed and demonstrate enhanced brain vitality (NIA, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011; Park, 2009). They also contribute to stronger families and communities.Washington County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Social Activity. 16 participants completed post lesson evaluations. As a
Author: Tiffany Calvert
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Ohio County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity. 11 participants c
Author: Deborah Messenger
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Of the 7 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 5 were returned. 5 reported that they implemented at least one strategy to increase brain activity. Specifically, participants reported that they: did more puzzles and slept more.Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health
Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Nutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition is that it is never too late to start eating well; smart, nutr
Author: Ashley Board
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
The financial impact of improved health behavior includes immediate and long-term savings. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as proper diet and exercise, increase the odds of living a long and healthy life. People who live longer, healthier lives have more time to grow their savings for themselves, as well as for their survivors and heirs. The Caldwell County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent presented Keys to Embracing Aging to 30 participants. As a result of the program, all parti
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Eastern Kentucky has an aging population with higher occurrence than the national average of heart disease, cancer, depression and obesity to name a few of the top issues. The Family and Consumer Sciences Council recommended taking action, towards impacting these issues.Keys to Embracing Aging (KTEA) is a Cooperative Extension program that focuses on ways in which individuals can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. The Un
Author: Hazel Jackson
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Improving the Aging Process Through QuiltingThe body’s physical and mental decline associated with aging varies from person to person, but common issues can be a decline in memory, difficulty learning new things and trouble focusing from one task to another. Research shows that people who stay intellectually engaged are more likely to maintain their mental acuity. Quilting has been done for years to provide warm blankets for families, but in the last few decades retirees have tur
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Practicing safety is important because it helps keep people out of harm’s way. Over the course of a lifetime, people learn and practice safety, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, wearing a seat belt or locking doors when away or at night. Simple lifestyle changes and recognizing hazards and how danger or injuries can occur when participating in different activities are keys to safe living. Leslie County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Safety. 100% of partici
Author: Hannah Mayrand
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
The Montgomery County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent presented Keys to Embracing Aging to 16 participants. As a result of the program, 93% participants reported a better understanding of how current lifestyle behaviors affect future health and well-being. Specifically, 13 participants reported aspirations to better embrace a positive attitude. 93% participants anticipate practicing stress management, 14 are getting financial affairs in order, and 81% are getting more qua
Author: Donna Fryman
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Health and safety-related decisions that individuals and families make across the lifespan directly affect overall well-being and the ability to age well. Yet many individuals make choices which result in poor overall health and high chronic disease rates. Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and be
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Positive Attitude Program Success StoryBecause the connection between the mind and body is so strong, an overall positive attitude, including an upbeat outlook on life, can affect overall happiness, health and well-being. Similar to eating well and getting plenty of exercise, good health practices should be a habit that start early in life (Phillips and Ferguson, 2013). A positive attitude can impact mental health and physical functioning including the ability to fight di
Author: Karli Giles
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Matter of Balance was presented at the Jessamine County Senior Center for eight weeks.The goal of Matter of Balance was for participants to recognize both their positive and negative beliefs they had about falling and how to navigate those beliefs to a fall prevention attitude. To achieve this goal, over the course of the eight weeks, participants discussed potential fall hazards in their home and environment. They learned exercises that focused on flexibility, strength, coordination, and balanc
Author: Kayla Watts
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
According to US Census Data Quick-Facts, currently 16.3 % of the Breathitt County population is over the age of 65. Knowing that the population is aging, it is important that informational programming be provided on such topics, as well as, programming be provided on topics that are of heightened interest to those care-givers of the aging population.Age with Grace: Keys to Embracing Aging was a 12-month program provided by FCS Extension Agent, Kayla Watts. The 12 Keys to Embrac
Author: Luciana Hockersmith
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Partnering with the University of Kentucky, Kansas State University and the UNiversity of Arkansas through a USDA-NIFA grant to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Keys to Embracing Aging" curriculum, the Mercer County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences offered a monthly program from April or 2017 through March of 2018 (12 months) featuring lessons about various aspects of healthy lifestyle habits that contribute to healthy aging. (more to come)
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouProgram Date: March 19, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Leslie County presented Keys to Embrac
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
It is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as making large purchases without adding financial stress to a budget, helping protect a household against the unforeseen loss of income and, i
Author: Linda Combs
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change regarding financial management, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 6 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 5 were returned. 5 reported that they imp
Author: Linda Combs
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change regarding safety, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 5 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 3 were returned. 3 reported that they implemented at le
Author: Linda Combs
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change regarding sleep, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 6 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 4 were returned. 4 reported that they implemented at lea
Author: Linda Combs
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change regarding “me time,” the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 6 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 6 were returned. 6 reported that they implemented at
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Know Your Health NumbersA person’s daily life is flooded with numbers: PIN numbers, phone numbers and various account numbers. But there are also certain health numbers that can save and even extend life. These numbers are associated with cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. A low stress lifestyle that includes proper nutrition, physical and social activity and regular visits to a health care provid
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
The Letcher County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent offered Keys to Embracing Aging, an educational health intervention program aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. To demonstrate behavior change the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation on each of the twelve topics.Results are as follows: 70% reported that th
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You. 7 participants completed post l
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: SleepSleep helps a person concentrate, make decisions and fully engage in school, work and social activities. Not getting enough sleep or ignoring sleep problems and disorders can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance and relationship stress. Sleep is a necessity for feeling good, staying healthy and maximizing performance. Sleep is also associated with optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Sleep.&nb
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementIt is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as making large purchases without adding financial stress to a budget, helping protect a household
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Stress ManagementProgram Date: January 25, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Know Your Health NumbersEverybody experiences both good and bad stress. Good stress can be healthy and useful. It helps people get to an appointment on time or meet a deadline. When stress becomes overwhelming, it becomes distress or bad stress. Bad stress can lead to chronic stress, which can result in feeling nervous, on edge and tense. It also puts a person at greater risk for numero
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementProgram Date: February 20, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementIt is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: SleepProgram Date: March 20, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: SleepSleep helps a person concentrate, make decisions and fully engage in school, work and social activities. Not getting enough sleep or ignoring sleep problems and disorders can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance and relationship stress. Sleep is a necessity for feeling good, staying healthy and maximizing performance. Sleep is also associated with optimal aging thr
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouProgram Date: April 10, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Johnson County presented
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Program Date: January 30, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementIt is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as making large purchases without adding financial stress to a budg
Author: Amy Kostelic
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
USDA Keys to Embracing Aging 30-day ChallengeProgram Dates: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging “101” Program Success StoryHealth and safety-related decisions that individuals and families make across the lifespan directly affect overall well-being and the ability to age well. Yet many individuals make choices which result in poor overall health and high chronic disease rates. Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aim
Author: Rachael Price
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Grant County Family and Consumer Sciences program presented Keys to Embracing Aging to thirteen participants over the course of six months. Keys to Embracing Aging reinforces the strong association between healthy lifestyles and prevention and additional years of life. The financial impact of improved health behavior includes immediate and long-term savings. By cutting out the cost of unhealthy habits such as a $10/day smoking or junk food habit, over $3,650 can be saved annually.
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Green County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You. 8 participants completed post l
Author: Valerie Holland
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Jefferson County presented Keys to Embracing Aging to 98 participants. On average, participants were 72 years old. As a result of the program, 80 participants reported a better understanding of how current lifestyle behaviors affect future health and well-being. Specifically, 85 participants reported aspirations to better embrace a positive attitude. 80 participants reported the need to be healthier eaters and79 declared the need stay on top of their health numbers. 72 participants plan to
