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. 

Evaluation:

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

Long-term Outcome: 
Indicator: Number indicating lifestyle changes
Method: Post test results
Timeline: 

Learning Opportunities:

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: Homemakers/General Public 
Project or Activity: Keys to Embracing Aging 
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum 
Inputs: Community partners, Specialists, Agents 
Date: July 2018 – June 2019 

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 2019

Audience: Homemakers, General Public, Youth 
Project or Activity: Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions 
Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum 
Inputs: Agents, specialists 
Date: May 2019