Aging-GeneralMajor Program

562

Total Hours

Contributed.

1485

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

67

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills (such as enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

123

Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

26

Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

155

Number of participants who reported intentions to improve healthy lifestyles and behaviors (including enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

147

Stories

Tasty Tuesday

At the Robertson County Health Care Facility, a vibrant transformation has taken place through the Tasty Tuesday Extension Program. Designed to invigorate the senses and provide a hands-on culinary experience, Tasty Tuesday has become a beloved tradition that enriches the lives of residents.Tasty Tuesday, a monthly event which allows residents to engage in the cooking process, stimulating their senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The program was launched with the intention of not on...

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Tasty Tuesday

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Tasty Tuesday

    At the Robertson County Health Care Facility, a vibrant transformation has taken place through the Tasty Tuesday Extension Program. Designed to invigorate the senses and provide a hands-on culinary ex... Read More

  • Brain health and the WITS program

    Aging is a natural part of life; however, it can be difficult for older adults to cope with the changes happening in their body, both physically and mentally. Research shows that many activities can h... Read More

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