Embracing Life As We Age Plan of Work

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Perry County CES

Title:
Embracing Life As We Age
MAP:
Embracing Life As We Age
Agents Involved:
Wooten, May
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Embracing Life as We Age (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Keys to Embracing Aging
Situation:

According to Suburban Stats, Perry County had a 2015 population of 28,712 with 11,319 age 60 or over. The Kentucky County Health Rankings ranks Perry County at 118. 27% of the county's population is in poor health. Throughout all life stages, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the changes that accompany aging. Extension helps individuals, families, and communities manage the challenges and discover the positive aspects of life transitions and growing older. 

Long-Term Outcomes:

Adapt lifestyles to promote healthy aging. 


Intermediate Outcomes:

Practice healthy communication and enhance relationships to promote quality aging. 

Initial Outcomes:

Learn about aging and how to make changes. 


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Initial Outcome:Initial Outcome: live a longer, healthier life 
Indicator: Number indicating lifestyle changes 
Method: pre and posttests 
Timeline: throughout the year 

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Method: Post test results
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Audience: Grandparents 
Project or Activity: Grandparent hour 
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum 
Inputs: specialists, agents 
Date: Quarterly throughout the year 

Audience: Homemakers 
Project or Activity: Homemaker Lessons 
Content or Curriculum: KEHA 
Inputs: Specialists, agents 
Date: Monthly 

Audience: Select target audience for pilot 
Project or Activity: Keys to Embracing Aging 
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum 
Inputs: Community partners, Specialists, Agents 
Date: April 2017 – March 2018 

Audience: Senior Citizens
Project or Activity: 50 + Senior Games
Content or Curriculum: Promote and encourage physical activity for Perry County Senior Citizens
Inputs: Agents, Volunteers

Date: May 2018

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Success Stories

Block of the Month

Author: Glenna Wooten

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

The Master Clothing Volunteer in Perry County teaches a sewing construction program each month at the University of Kentucky Perry County Cooperative Extension Service to anyone interested in learning to accurately cut fabrics, sew accurate seams, and construct a quilt block.  Each month a different quilt block is taught which gives participants a chance to perfect their sewing skills.  Another county clothing volunteer shares information on sewing/quilting related tools which could ma

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