PersonKentucky Extension Reporting System

Maryellen

Maryellen Garrison


Program Areas

  • Family and Consumer Science





Success Stories

  • 14

    June

    Living Well

    During a five year period in Henry County there were 104 seniors over the age of 65 who were injured in a fall; five of those died and 61 were admitted to skilled nursing for restorative care. The ass...

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  • 14

    February

    Tea Fit for a Queen

    Tea Fit for a Queen:One of our Homemaker clubs has been going to our Assisted Living for 3 years as part of their community outreach, doing various craft projects with the residents. This year they de...

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  • 21

    December

    The Power of Kindness

    Imagine yourself living in a nursing home, relying on 24 hour care, and owning nothing more than the clothes on your back. Picture a life with no family and an overwhelming feeling that you have lost ...

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  • 20

    November

    Prepare to Care

    Based on demographic trends, Kentucky needs to plan for a great increase in caregiving, by 2030 it is predicted that 19.8% of our population will be over 65. Today, over half of Kentuckys older adults...

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