Embracing Life as We Age (general)

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting improved *knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations* regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging	6227
Number of participants reporting *behavior changes* related to healthy, independent or quality aging (such as decreasing the risk of falling; increasing communication and enhancing relationships; enhancing brain activity; improving mental health; making healthy eating choices; engaging a family unit to embrace aging issues)	3744
Number of participants who attended age-related programs not identified as a “major program”(Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Aging, 10 Warning Signs/UAD and AARP Prepare to Care)	4451

Matter of Balance

about 3 years ago by Kate Thompson

One in four Americans ages 65 years and older fall each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). In 2014, there were 8,164 fall-related inpatient hospitalizations for Kentucky resident... Read More
Quilt As You Go

about 4 years ago by Nanette Banks

Letcher County is a rural, hilly county with no major interstates. The population of Letcher County declined 10.7 % between 2010 and 2018 with 19.5% of the population being 65 years or older. Adults i... Read More
Embracing Life as We Age

about 4 years ago by Glenna Wooten

Perry County is a rural county with no major interstates but does have two major highways intersecting in the county seat. The population of Perry County declined slightly over 9 % between 2010 and 20... Read More
Blue christmas

about 3 years ago by Catherine Jansen

As the population gets older in the community and life experiences have changed over the last 30 years, the Baby Boomer generation is experiencing many types of heart ache. Many people are depressed b... Read More