Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s diseaseMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of participants who can explain the importance of early detection |
140 |
Number of participants who can explain the benefits of early diagnosis |
140 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia |
140 |
Number of participants who can describe typical age-related memory, thinking or behavior changes |
117 |
Number of participants who feel more confident in managing their current situation |
59 |
Number of participants who can discuss tips for approaching someone about memory concerns |
84 |
Stories
Strengthening Families through Alzheimer's Awareness Across South Central Kentucky
71,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimers in Kentucky. As the population of older Kentuckians grows in the state this public health crisis will increasingly affect all Kentucky families. Family and Consumer Sciences Agents in Barren and Warren Counties partnered to present Living Well with Alzheimers across South Central Kentucky to the community residents. Agents collaborated with Alzheimers Association, WBKO Television- Bowling Green, WPBM Proclaim Christian Broadcasting- Scot...
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