Lee County CES

Title:

Bingocize

MAP:

Physical Activity

Agents Involved:

Laken Campbell

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Active Living and Health Promotions General

Situation:

The Bingocize program was implemented in response to the need for improved physical activity and social engagement among older adults in Lee County, Kentucky. This rural area faced significant challenges, including high rates of chronic diseases and limited access to recreational and social activities for the elderly population. Data from local health reports and surveys conducted by the Lee County Health Department highlighted these issues, emphasizing the necessity for innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for seniors. By combining the familiar and enjoyable game of bingo with physical exercise, Bingocize aimed to address both physical health and social interaction deficits, providing a fun and accessible way for older adults to stay active and engaged.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Senior Citizens will be able to strengthen their muscles to help better their health and be able to do more everyday activities. Take home the exercises learned and practice them and incorporate them in their everyday routines. 

• Improve and/or maintain mobility and independence
• Learn and use health information focused on falls reduction, improved nutrition, and other health-related behaviors
• Engage older adults in social settings

Intermediate Outcomes:

Senior Citizens will be able to strengthen their muscles to help better their health and be able to do more everyday activities.

Initial Outcomes:

Participants will learn different exercises, gain social skills from being around a group of people, and have fun. 

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: 

Indicator: Participants will learn different exercises, gain social skills from being around a group of people, and have fun. 

Method: Evaluation/observation 

Timeline: first session 

Intermediate Outcome: Senior Citizens will be able to strengthen their muscles to help better their health and be able to do more everyday activities.

Indicator:

Method: Evaluation

Timeline: 5 weeks

Long-term Outcome: Improve and/or maintain mobility and independence, Learn and use health information focused on falls reduction, improved nutrition, and other health-related behavior, and Engage older adults in social settings.

Indicator:

Method: Evaluation

Timeline: 10 weeks

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Seniors ages 50+

Project or Activity: Play bingo and exercise

Content or Curriculum: Bingocize

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: Winter 2024