Ten Warning Signs/Understanding Alzheimer’s diseaseMajor Program

136

Total Hours

Contributed.

206

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

0

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

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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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