Embracing Life as We Age
Embracing Life As We Age
Wooten, May
Embracing Life as We Age (general)
Keys to Embracing Aging
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.
Adapt lifestyles to promote healthy aging.
Practice healthy communication and enhance relationships to promote quality aging.
Learn about aging and how to make changes.
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:
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 2019Audience: Senior Citizens
Project or Activity: 50 + Senior Games
Content or Curriculum: Promote and encourage physical activity for Perry County Senior Citizens
Inputs: Agents, VolunteersDate: 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
Author: Glenna Wooten
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
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 2018 with 17% of the population being 65 years or older. Thirty-five percent of adults in Perry County exceed the state average for lack of physical activity, obesity, smoking, poor nutrition, physically unhealthy days and mentally unhealthy days. (Kentucky Health Facts.org). &