Aging-GeneralMajor Program

1135

Total Hours

Contributed.

3983

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

10

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

145

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)

679

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

402

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)

984

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)

938

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

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    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

  • Stand Up To Falling

    Barren County presented Stand Up to Falling to 19 participants. It is proven that people of all ages are at risk of falling for many different reasons. Because of this, the program was marketed to adu... Read More

  • Bingocize Woodford County Senior Center 6 Month Evaluation

    Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health edu... Read More

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