Improving Life for Aging Citizens and FamiliesPlan of Work

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Muhlenberg County CES

Title:
Improving Life for Aging Citizens and Families
MAP:
Embracing Life as we age
Agents Involved:
Mary Beth Riley
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Embracing Life as We Age (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Keys to Embracing Aging
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Stand Up to Falling
Situation:
People are living longer. Kentucky's current population of seniors (65+) is 14.0%% with Muhlenberg County's number at 17.2% being 65 or older. Whether it is the graying of America or extended life expectancies, aging is a lifespan process. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the changes that accompany aging, in regard to health, independence and life quality throughout all stages of life.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Change in social, economic, and environmental issues related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging:
* decrease falls
* decrease number of individuals with chronic disease
* increase caregiving knowledge and quality relationships
* improve quality of life for our citizens
Intermediate Outcomes:
Change in behavior related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging:
*change behavior to decrease risk of falling
*increase communications and enhance relationships and social support
*improve mental health
*work as a family unit to acknowledge and embrace aging issues
Initial Outcomes:
Change in awareness, knowledge, and aspirations related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging:
*risk of falling
*healthy eating and food safety
*healthy lifespan behaviors

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Decrease in falls and injury and living a healthier lifestyle

Indicator: Improvement in county statistics

Method: Education classes and evaluations

Timeline: Fall and Spring of 2017-2020



Intermediate Outcome: Collaborate with community on program about aging

Indicator: Number of collaborations in the community and number of contacts

Method: Classes and programs at other locations with different organizations

Timeline: Fall 2017 and Spring 2018


Initial Outcome: Awareness of healthy aging

Indicator: Attendance of workshops and trainings and number of direct contacts

Method: Evaluation of Meetings

Timeline: 2017-2020



Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Project or Activity: KEHA Lesson

Content or Curriculum: CES Publications and Programs

Inputs: FCS Agent & Homemakers

Date: Fall 2017 or Spring 2018


Audience: Senior Citizen Center

Project or Activity: Stand Up to Falling and Weight the Reality Series

Content or Curriculum: CES publications and programs

Inputs: FCS Agent & Volunteers

Date: 2017-2020


Audience: Local Church Organization

Project or Activity: Keys to Embracing Aging

Content or Curriculum: CES publications and Program material

Inputs: FCS Agent & Specialist

Date: Fall 2017-2018


Audience: Rehab Centers

Project or Activity: Stand Up to Falling, training for caregivers

Content or Curriculum: Program material and CES publications

Inputs: FCS Agent and specialist

Date: Fall 2017



Success Stories

Keys to Embracing Aging-Brain Health

Author: Mary Beth Riley

Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging

Keys to Embracing Aging-Brain Health

Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success Story A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).  Muhlenberg County pres

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